Coppersmithing courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Learn the specialist silversmithing technique of hand raising, with contemporary silversmith Charlotte Tollyfield, and create a beautiful copper bowl using traditional hammer techniques. A great introduction for beginners and perfect practice for those wanting to increase their skill. In a maximum class size of two, you will spend two days with Charlotte in her workshop in the heart of Sheffield, where you will learn the techniques of annealing, blocking, raising and plannishing whilst creating your own bowl to take home. Charlotte will greet you at the entrance to the Persistence...

This is a one to one wire sculpture and soldering course, suitable for beginners or experts. and are bespoke to meet the students requirements. A one to one lesson is the best way to learn, in 6 hours your soldering and brazing skills will be a very high standard. Two person option for this course can be found via 'More from this maker' button below. Lessons are taught in my warm studio workshop equipped, with every tool you can imagine. I will be teaching students how to form wire and...

On this course you will learn: The basic techniques used to transform sheet copper into hollow forms. You will learn how to anneal copper so it becomes soft and malleable. We will work with hammers, stakes, anvils and other improvised tools and look at the hammer techniques needed to make a hollow form like a bowl. What will I make on the course? By the end of the class you will have made a beautiful copper bowl Who is the course suitable for? The course is suitable for complete beginners...

This workshop is a great introduction to the magical, mysterious, centuries old world of metalsmithing. You will find out why fire is an essential ingredient to jewellery making and use it to make a pair of circular and/or domed earrings of your chosen combination and size. You will start with a copper sheet and transform this using fire and a variety of silversmithing tools to create a unique set of earrings (or a pendant, if you prefer). Health and Safety is important and I'll give guidelines as to what to...

One-on-one 8 week Silversmithing Course. This course is aimed at beginner silversmiths. Giving you an insight into the of traditional techniques of silversmithing covering raising, forming and fabricating. Beginners - you will focus on a short project to introduce you to some key silversmithing techniques. We will focus on making a tealight holder. Intermediates - you can focus on a prescribed project by Charlotte or come with your own design that you would like advice and direction on. Options include raise a bowl; make a jug; make a box. A...

Have you ever wanted to design & make a piece of your own? Do you want to gift a unique piece to someone close to you? Or do you just want to learn a new skill? Join me in my workshop in the heart of the Kent countryside for a personal tuition copper rose making workshop and I’ll help you create a unique copper flower for an indoor or outdoor ornament to take home at the end of the workshop. Suitable for beginners, my workshop can accommodate 1 to 4...

You will be making at least one piece of jewellery and get to know some useful tools, tips and different types of wires you can use for your project. You'll learn to form some simple shapes such as angles to make geometric shapes as well as swirls and textures. I will show you how to work with copper and how to clean and polish it. There is a choice of small gemstones or beads to use in your project or bring your own beads and jewellery to upcycle. Everything you...

With a whole day to learn, you will have more time to make on your own. With full use of our range of tools - chisels, hammers, blowtorch and files, demonstrations at every stage and hands on help when you need it, you will be free to create a number of pieces of your choosing. Come away from this full day workshop with at least 3 items for you to add to your jewellery collection or give as gifts to friends and family. Every workshop participant can have a break...

Starting at 2pm and finishing at 5pm, you will learn the basics of heating, chiselling, filing and texturing copper. Together, we will form a leaf pattern, adding texture and colour to it using a wide range of techniques. With hands on help and guidance from Matthew and Caron, every participant will come away with a leaf pendant necklace and one other item. Every workshop participant can have a break in between and enjoy a free coffee/tea and home baked cake slice/traybake. When you learn to work with copper, you are...