Copper and Silversmithing Techniques for Jewellers and Makers

About this course

Participants begin by making a copper bowl using blocking out, hammering and planishing. The course then introduces raising, enabling them to form a vessel based on their own design, alongside embossing methods for creating sculptural effects in flat sheet metal. Teaching centres on practical making, with regular, detailed feedback from the tutor. The course also introduces the use of metal-forming stakes and ways to stretch and compress sheet metal with blocking and raising hammers.

What you'll learn

• Use blocking and raising hammers to stretch and compress metal
• Raise a three-dimensional form from a flat sheet
• Apply embossing techniques with hammers and punches
• Form a vessel using silversmithing techniques
• Use metal-forming stakes

Is this course right for you?

The course is available to complete beginners as well as more experienced learners. Its practical format involves making metal objects and receiving regular, detailed feedback from the tutor while developing forming techniques.

• Suitable for complete beginners and more experienced learners
• Includes regular, detailed tutor feedback during practical work

Before you go

• Materials are provided for onsite students at a cost-effective price.
• Learners may bring their own materials if desired.
• Additional materials may need to be purchased as advised by the tutor.