Evening Coppersmithing

When & Where

9 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 ( 18 hours, 6 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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North Kensington Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Adaesi Ukairo
Course Code K24MCAD02H
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

You will learn to make a bowl in copper by using the traditional silversmithing techniques of blocking out, hammering and planishing. Through the development of these skills you will then be taught to form a vessel of your own design using the technique of raising. Other methods of manipulating metal, such as embossing to create sculptural designs in flat sheet will be introduced as the course progresses. Overall you will be introduced to the incomparable experience of hammering and forming sheet metal.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Stretch and compress metal using blocking and raising hammers
Raise a three dimensional form from a flat sheet of metal
Create a design using embossing techniques with hammers and punches
Form a vessel using silversmithing techniques
Learn to use metal forming stakes

Cost

Full fee

£205

Concession fee

£155

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Class format and activities

This is a practical course. To ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular and detailed feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.