{"id":25216,"date":"2026-05-28T09:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/?p=25216"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:08:17","slug":"ring-making-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/en\/archives\/ring-making-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring-making Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Duration: 2h30<br><\/strong><strong>Languages: French \/ English<br><\/strong><strong>Minimum age: 15 years old<br><\/strong><strong>Number of participants: 2 people per workshop<br><\/strong><strong>Price: \u20ac180 per person (\u20ac360 for the full 2-person workshop, rings included)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During this 2.5-hour workshop, you will learn how to design and sculpt your own organic wax ring before it is cast in sterling silver (925 silver). Inspired by living forms and movement, this technique allows you to create unique, entirely handmade jewelry pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for beginners as well as anyone curious about craftsmanship and jewelry making, this workshop takes place in a small group of only two participants \u2014 perfect to enjoy as a duo (mother\/daughter, friends, couple, etc.)!<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Workshop Program<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the lost-wax casting technique and the jewelry-making process<\/li>\n<li>Discovery of the tools and introduction to different sculpting techniques (files, scalpels, candles, compasses, spatulas)<\/li>\n<li>Finger measurement<\/li>\n<li>Sculpting and shaping your wax ring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the workshop, Oriane will take care of the casting process with the foundry, as well as the finishing and polishing. <strong>Your 925 silver ring will be ready for collection at the French Institute of Finland approximately two weeks after the workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Atelier-Bague-Oriane-Selvais-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25205 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Atelier-Bague-Oriane-Selvais-7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Atelier-Bague-Oriane-Selvais-7-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After several years working in the fashion and luxury industries, Oriane Selvais trained at the Haute \u00c9cole de Joaillerie in Paris to explore the many facets of jewelry making. She developed a particular affinity for the lost-wax technique, which offers great creative freedom and allows her to express organic forms inspired by nature and movement. Her unique 925 silver pieces are handmade and cast by artisans in Paris and in Kotka, Finland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover Oriane\u2019s work on Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oriane_selvais_jwl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@oriane_selvais_jwl<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studio_moutarde_helsinki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@studio_moutarde_helsinki<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates in August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop available by booking only:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday to Friday: workshop start times between 10 am and 6 pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturdays: workshop start times between 10 am and 1 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To book a workshop, please contact us by email at: <a href=\"mailto:kirjasto@france.fi\">kirjasto@france.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to book a workshop after August? 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