Lost Wax Studio

Lost Wax Studio
NoLita, Manhattan
171 Elizabeth St
Btwn Kenmare & Spring Streets
New York, New York 10012

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Description

Lost Wax Studio is a collaborative effort to create a studio/community/gallery around making/metals/wearable objects founded by three designers/makers. The concept for the store originated with Tam Tran as a culmination of her experience in the apparel and jewelry industry, together with Yuval Alexander, they have created a wonderful unique interactive space. Instead of a static and traditional retail experience, Lost Wax is an experiential space filled with beautiful hand fabricated jewelry from small independent designers, inspiring found raw materials, and offers workshop to help you create your own wearable piece. The workshops are also an amazing new way for friends to be together and share a unique creative experience.

The term lost wax applies to both the techniques used in textile printing (also known as resist wax used in batik prints and Dutch wax prints) and for metals (a casting process since ancient times) both of which are Tam's main passions.

Tam Tran has over fifteen years experience as designer/design director in the apparel industry (Avirex/PVH/Tommy Hilfiger) and has been working as a jewelry designer/metalsmith for the past 7 years. Her work has appeared in various films and is available in fine specialty boutiques nationwide. Starting Lost Wax Studio fulfills her dream of creating an interactive space with beautiful raw materials, sharing knowledge and showing the work of other small independent designers. S

Reviews of Lost Wax Studio

(4.3-star rating across 11 reviews)

Leather + Bead Bracelet Workshop

Reviewed by ERIKA KIRKLAND on 6/2/2014

Excellent class!
Cool Knotting + Stringing Necklace

Reviewed by K B on 5/5/2014

This was a great short class - it was well organized, the instructor was very helpful, the materials were good, etc. The only thing I was disappointed by was that my necklace broke when I took it out of my bag at home so I never got to wear it :( However, when I went back and told them what happened, they were very helpful in telling me what I could do and what materials I could purchase to re-make the necklace.
Making Wire + Gemstone Rings

Reviewed by Tina on 4/8/2014

The ladies who work there are lovely and very good at explaining the process. I never felt rushed to leave even when the time was up and I got to walk away with a couple of beautiful pieces that I made.
Making Stack Rings - Intro to Working with Metals

Reviewed by Dina on 3/2/2014

The course was very enjoyable and in a nice facility. Tam and her staff were very informative and helpful throughout the session. You get to make a lot of rings - more than you can even stack on a single finger. It's a great intro course to jewelry making. I plan on taking more classes from them in the future.
Making Stack Rings - Intro to Working with Metals

Reviewed by Danielle Petesic on 1/20/2014

The class was a great experience. Really interactive and Hands-on. Small enough group where the instructor was able to Work one on one with each attendee for a period of time. Fun creative outlet.
Making Wire + Gemstone Rings

Reviewed by Judy Gather on 6/14/2013

The class was fantastic!!! The instructor was great; and you leave the class with a skill you can use for a life time.
Cool Knotting + Stringing Necklace

Reviewed by Jennifer S. on 2/23/2015
Leather + Bead Bracelet Workshop

Reviewed by Dana D. on 2/12/2015
Gemstone + Wire Nest Rings

Anonymous review on 11/2/2014
Making Wire + Gemstone Rings

Reviewed by Nancy Van Bourgondien on 7/10/2014
Leather + Bead Bracelet Workshop

Reviewed by Liz Ott on 5/23/2014

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Lost Wax Studio have had positive experiences and have learned valuable skills in jewelry making. The instructors are praised for being helpful and informative, and the class is well-organized and enjoyable. One student mentioned that their necklace broke after taking it home, but the staff at Lost Wax Studio helped provide advice on how to fix it. Students also appreciated the hands-on nature of the class, with small class sizes allowing for individual attention from the instructor. Overall, students feel that they have gained a skill that they can use for a lifetime. Direct quotes: - "The course was very enjoyable and in a nice facility. Tam and her staff were very informative and helpful throughout the session. You get to make a lot of rings - more than you can even stack on a single finger. It's a great intro course to jewelry making. I plan on taking more classes from them in the future." - "The class was a great experience. Really interactive and hands-on. Small enough group where the instructor was able to work one-on-one with each attendee for a period of time. Fun creative outlet." - "The class was fantastic!!! The instructor was great; and you leave the class with a skill you can use for a lifetime."