Metal

Sub-categories: Coppersmithing | Gilding | Metal craft | Pewter work & casting | Welding

You may also be interested in: Blacksmithing & bladesmithing | Bronze casting & sculpture | Metal, aluminium & copper jewellery

Coppersmithing, welding, pewter work course; metal work covers many techniques whether you are looking to mould, fold, cast, hammer, file, polish or roll, the possibilities are limitless.

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Knife making and bladesmith classes: hand forged viking knife one day workshop

Knife making and bladesmith classes: hand forged viking knife one day workshop

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 15th August 2020

The one day knife making course is designed for beginners that have no or little experience in metalwork or blacksmithing. The course starts with a quick safety talk and a cup of coffee. Once we are all settled in the first task is to make a fire poker which will give everyone some hammering skills and a feel of how the material will react once its heated. The knife we make is a Viking one piece knife which is great piece for a beginner to work on as it have...

Make a chef's knife

Make a chef's knife

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th September 2020

Our new course by popular request. The two day chef's style knife course is designed for beginners that have no or little experience in metalwork or blacksmithing. The course starts with a quick safety talk and a cup of coffee. The material we will be using will be from spring steel which has a greater carbon content, these are the properties that make it more suitable to being hardened to ensure it keeps a much better edge to the blade, we also use leaf springs which give a really great...

Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'B' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'B' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 7th November 2020

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, all our courses for Spring/Summer 2020 have been postponed - we're very grateful to all the affected students who have opted to take their course later, when it is safe to do so. We are happy to receive enquiries for bookings in 2021. Our 'B' course is led by Ambrose Burne, who introduces his students to the basic operations with some set pieces; then it becomes more design-based and experimental, with an exploration of the students' own ideas developed with Ambrose's help. It’s a good...

Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 23rd October 2020

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, all our courses for Spring/Summer 2020 have been postponed - we're very grateful to all the affected students who have opted to take their course later, when it is safe to do so. We are happy to receive enquiries for bookings in 2021. The 'O' course is led by Peat Oberon, award-winning blacksmith, and inspiring and sympathetic teacher; assisted by Eamonn Kenward. The courses are suitable for absolute beginners, male or female, from the age of about 14 upwards; or for metalworkers seeking to gain...

'Have a Bash' at blacksmithing course in Onibury, Shropshire

'Have a Bash' at blacksmithing course in Onibury, Shropshire

In-person course

Come and ‘Have a Bash’ at Blacksmithing on a one-day introduction course! The process of heating and forging hot metal is fun, fascinating and should be enjoyed by everyone (albeit pretty hard work!!) Jake Hedge is a fully accredited Blacksmith from the National School of Blacksmithing who now runs his own Forge at a Sawmill in Onibury, set in the beautiful Shropshire hills near Ludlow. “Thanks to Jake’s patient and calm teaching” you’ll have no problem getting to grips with the fire and will be swinging a hammer with intent...

Blacksmithing Experience Day at Leeds, West Yorkshire

Blacksmithing Experience Day at Leeds, West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 12th September 2020

A Blacksmithing Experience Day at Leeds, West Yorkshire. This day course will introduce you to the basics of Blacksmithing and hand forge work with Jacek Robótka of Jorgen Craft. This is a 1 day class concentrating on the particular techniques of forging a blacksmith knife. Starting with fire control and hand hammer work, you will learn carbon steel forging, heat treating and sharpening of the blade to end up with a finished knife in one day! No prior experience is needed and the class will guide you through. The course...

Enamelling Taster Session

Enamelling Taster Session

In-person course

Enamelling is the ancient process of fusing glass onto metal, using a kiln. We will be exploring enamelling, learning how to fuse the enamel powders onto copper to create a glossy surface finish. You do not need any experience to book a place on the workshop and will be experimenting with simple techniques to create a small picture or piece of jewellery. You will learn the basics of enamelling, in a step by step manner. In the workshop you will learn techniques such as stencilling, sgruffito and sifting. We will...

Pewter casting with Rachel

Pewter casting with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 14th August 2020

This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. With expert tuition this workshop is suitable for anyone. You will leave with at least two pieces of your own pewter work and a new skill too! There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Dates and booking information are also on...

Blacksmithing taster day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

Blacksmithing taster day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 28th November 2020

Once the fires are lit and the health and safety chat out of the way we will get straight down to the business of hammering some hot steel. The day is fully hands on and as well as learning the basic principles of blacksmithing, you will make two unique items to take home with you. The first project is the snail key ring and after that, students will get to make a dragon themed coat-hook. Techniques for tapering, hole punching, splitting and riveting will be covered. The Forge workshop is...

Blacksmith for a day in the Yorkshire Dales

Blacksmith for a day in the Yorkshire Dales

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 13th September 2020

Blacksmithing for beginners course with Adrian Wood Tutor Adrian Wood leads workshops in Blacksmithing in many venues across the north of the country. His courses are always popular and fill up very quickly. He works on decorative blacksmithing commissions for many clients in his own forge at Hornby, Teeside when he's not teaching others. You will need to wear layers of old clothing as it can be hot work and sensible shoes (not plastic). Safety glasses will be provided along with a thick apron. Mobile forges and anvils are set...

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