Create a Silver Ring or Pendant That Tells Your Story

with guest artist Mileva Testas

We’re happy to welcome the french artist Mileva Testas to Mallorca, where she’ll be hosting two workshops with dada-days.

Inside a rustic factory-turned-artist-studio in Inca, you’re invited to step into the world of jewellery making in a way that is both personal and deeply inspiring.

Together with our guest artist, you’ll explore how raw materials like a faceted stone and wax can evolve into intimate, wearable pieces that carry meaning and story.

Your experience begins with intention. If you’d like to add a touch of color and symbolism to your piece, you’ll have the option to choose a carved and faceted stone for an additional cost. Let its natural shape, texture, and color inspire your design—this stone can become your creative muse, guiding the aesthetic of the jewellery you’ll craft.

From there, you’ll sketch your ideas with the guidance of Mileva, choosing whether to craft a ring or a pendant, and begin shaping the overall composition. You’ll be introduced to the unique technique of wax modeling — a meditative and flexible process used by jewellers to sculpt detailed forms before they’re cast in 925 sterling silver.

Through gentle heating, sculpting, and layering, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wax work: how to weld elements together, balance form, and build structure. Whether your style is organic and flowing or minimalist and geometric, this medium gives you the freedom to express your personal vision.

Over the course of three hours, you’ll create your one-of-a-kind wax model, which will then be professionally cast in silver and finished in a local foundry. Your final silver piece will be sent to you within six weeks, ready to wear as a reminder of the creative process you explored.