ELECTROFORMING
2-day workshop with Gaston Rois
November, 28 & 29 2026
Duration: 16 hours
Electroforming is a technique that involves depositing a layer of metal onto the surface of different objects and materials, creating partial or complete metallic coatings. It allows the creation of three-dimensional, hollow and lightweight forms that are difficult to achieve through other jewellery-making techniques.
Applied to jewellery, Electroforming opens up a wide range of creative possibilities, encouraging experimentation with different materials, shapes and forms.
During the course, participants will be introduced to the basic principles of Electroforming and learn how to properly prepare and develop their pieces in order to achieve a high-quality result. They will learn how to set up and use a basic Electroforming kit for jewellery making and understand the different stages of the process through a clear, step-by-step approach. Participants will create several jewellery pieces using different materials, exploring the various forms and possibilities offered by the technique. They will also be introduced to different finishing techniques to complete and enhance their pieces.
The workshop will include an introduction to electrolytic engraving, offering an additional creative method for adding detail and character to jewellery.
The course is open to anyone with an artistic and creative interest who would like to experiment with new materials and techniques. No previous experience with Electroforming is required.
All necessary materials for the seminar are provided.
Workshop Duration: 5 hours | November, 27 2026
Schedule: Saturday – Sunday, 10.30-14.30 & 15.30- 19.30
Number of Participants: 8 to 12 people
Participation cost: 400 € + VAT 24%
Instructor: Gaston Rois |https://gastonrois.com/electroforming/
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 1990s, he began exploring the world of jewellery.
He trained in artistic jewellery at Escola Massana in Barcelona, studying alongside Ramón Puig Cuyas and Carles Codina, and at Saima University in Imatra, Finland, with Eija Mustonen and Tarja Tuppanen. He is a founding member of the artistic jewellery collective Borax 08001.
In 2016, continuing his research, he trained as a technician in electroplating processes in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Since 2008, his work has been exhibited in Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United States and Mexico.
Alongside his artistic practice, since 2007 he has been researching the technique of Electroforming and teaching this technique, which he is deeply passionate about, at leading schools and workshops across Europe and Latin America.
He currently lives and works in Barcelona.
