8-Week Workshop Series

Date: Thursdays, September 10 – October 29, 2025

Time: 6pm-9pm

Description: This workshop will introduce students to wax carving and casting techniques. Objects that may be made throughout the class include a pair of earrings, rings, and/or pendants/charms. Topics covered include wax carving, sprueing, casting, and finishing techniques. Basic soldering techniques will also be covered, with emphasis on resolving project designs. Students will be shown primarily bronze casting. Sterling silver casting will be demonstrated but will be optional. The instructor will talk about the possibility of casting with sterling silver and how to purchase materials if you wish to do so. Please reach out to CC or the instructor with any questions regarding materials. Soldering and casting experience is welcomed but not required.

Tuition: $295 + $60 materials fee

Materials: All materials will be provided

We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are available to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class. Please fill out the application here; you can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks.

Location: Contemporary Craft – Raphael Building (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

ANY WORKSHOP OR INDIVIDUAL SESSION CANCELLATIONS WILL BE COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Jude Kane is a multidisciplinary artist, who enjoys exploring queer identity and what it means to be odd. Exploring life outside tradition through traditional medium creates friction and dichotomy. Exploring the relationship through the medium and subject allows tension to become warmth. Jude studied at VCU arts and graduated with a BFA in Craft and received the craft award at an annual undergraduate juried exhibition.