Copper and brass Christmas decoration making, half-day course
Description
A fun session for the festive season, learning the skill of hand piercing, with silversmith Charlotte Tollyfield, to produce unique copper and brass creations for your tree or as an ideal token gift to commemorate the year. You will be greeted by Charlotte at the entrance to the Persistence Works studio building, where her practice is based, in the heart of Sheffield, and escorted to the studio where you will start the day with an introduction to the workshop and all health and safety procedures. Charlotte will then introduce the project with some examples of what you can create before giving a practical demonstration on saw piercing. You will then get the chance to have a practice with the piercing saw and experiment with textured punches before making a start on your own designs. You will be able to choose from a selection of ready-made templates, that you can adapt, or have a free rein and create your own unique design. Each participant should be able to complete two or three decorations to take away with them. The short 4 hour session will finish by stringing the decorations with ribbon and sitting back to admire your handiwork with a well-earned brew.
What's included in the price?
All materials are included in the course price and all tools will be provided by Charlotte in the workshop. Tea and coffee with fruit, biscuits and mince pies will be freely available, but as it is a short session there won't be a break for lunch. Charlotte is able to provide aprons, but if you have your own that you feel more comfortable wearing you can bring it with you. You may also wish to bring any wrist or elbow support if you feel you may need it. Flat shoes with a covered toe are essential as is comfortable clothing. The Persistence Works building, where Charlotte is based, is a 10-15 minute walk from both the Sheffield central Train Station and Bus Station, and a 15-20 minute walk from the Supertram stops at Sheffield Station or Fitzalan Square. Whilst Persistence Works does not have its own parking facilities, there is some street parking directly outside and on nearby roads, as well as several car parks within 3-15 minutes walk.
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware
with Craft Courses since 2017
Message the tutorI am a Sheffield based silversmith, designing and making my own contemporary silverware and copper pieces that I exhibit throughout the UK. I also take on both private and corporate commission work. For over eight years I have offered copper and silversmithing courses from my workshop in the heart of Sheffield's cultural quarter, focusing on the key skills of this ancient and noble trade.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Public transport
- Hen dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
FAQs
The course will take place over 4 hours, starting at 10am and finishing at 2pm.
All materials are included in the ticket price and all tools and equipment will be provided. Refreshments will also be provided, including tea, coffee, and fruit. Work aprons and safety glasses are also available if required.
Please come in suitable comfortable clothing for a workshop environment. Sturdy footwear with no open toes or heals is essential. Long hair will need to be tied back. If you need glasses for close-up work/reading, remember to bring them!
Unfortunately, due to the set-up of the studio and the equipment, the course is not suitable for wheelchair users.
The closest car park is Sydney Street NCP. There are other NCP car parks nearby on Eyre Street and Furnival Gate, as well as large APCOA and Q-Park multi-storeys on Eyre Street and Charles Street respectively. There is some on-street parking directly outside Persistence Works on Brown Street.
Yes. Persistence Works is within 10 minutes' walk of Sheffield's central train and bus stations. It is also within 15 minutes' walk of any of the city centre tram stops at City Hall, Cathedral, Castle Square, Fitzalan Square and Sheffield Train Station.
The maximum number of participants is 8. There is no lower limit. The course will take place in one of two studios depending on total number of bookings; Silver Space studio for 4 to 8 participants or Charlotte's own studio for 1 to 3 participants. Both studios are located at Persistence Works.
Tea, coffee, fruit, and biscuits will be provided. There will not be a break for lunch due to the short length of the course, but there is a selection of good cafes situated locally, such as Kollective Kitchen at Site Gallery, Tamper Coffee at Sellers Wheel, the Showroom Cafe Bar at the end of Paternoster Row, or Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen on Sidney Street if you fancy booking in for a late lunch after the course.
