World Book Day special: create your own copper bookmarks, half day course
Description
Discover the skill of saw piercing, with silversmith Charlotte Tollyfield, to produce unique copper or brass bookmarks to keep, or gift to the bookworm in your life this World Book Day. In this short 4-hour session, you will pick out your bookmark designs, learn how to pierce them out of copper and brass with a hand saw, add texture and detail, or perhaps a quote from your favourite novel using hammer and punches, and finally learn how to polish the metal. It will then be time to add the finishing touch with your choice of silky tassel before sitting back to admire your handiwork with a well-earned brew. From meeting you at the entrance to Persistence Works studios, where her practice is based, in the heart of Sheffield, Charlotte will guide you through the whole experience, providing practical demonstrations along the way, and advice on choosing your designs. She will also keep you topped up with tea, coffee and light refreshments to help sustain the creative juices. Examples of what you can create will be on display for you to look at, and a selection of ready-made templates will be available to use and adapt, or you can have a free rein and create your own unique design. Your finished pieces will measure approximately 14cm x 4cm, and each person should have time to complete 2 or 3 bookmarks. Whether you come along with your other half, your best friend, your mum, or on your own so you can create a surprise gift, this course is a great taster for working in metal and suitable for all abilities.
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 and biscuits will be freely available, but as it is a short session, there will not be a break for lunch. Charlotte is also 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 a wrist or elbow support if you feel you may need it. Flat shoes with a covered toe are essential as is comfortable clothing, and remember to bring your glasses! 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 10-20 minute walk from all city centre Supertram stops. 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
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Pet lovers
- Corporate days out & team building
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Intermediate level
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.
