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Work of Iron | Blacksmith Forge on the Firth of Forth | Edinburgh | 1-Day - Copper Repoussé

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Description

Repoussé is a method used to decorate metals by way of hammers and punches. You will work both sides of the metal to create a low relief of your chosen design. The process is therapeutic and offers the possibility of fantastic results. This workshop is tailored for five people and will last approximately six hours. All materials and tools will be provided, the only thing you will need to bring is a design and your own refreshments should you wish (tea & coffee provided). No experience is necessary, but this is a productive workshop suited to grown-ups as it requires concentration and a lot of hammering! The design – use a simple line drawing which you can bring along (print it or have it saved on your phone). Check out the images from previous workshops. This will give you an idea of what is possible. We also have designs you can choose from if you can’t think of anything. We will learn about the processes of heating/annealing, lining, blocking out, refining on a pitch bowl and finishing. The end results are 100mmx100mm square copper sheets transformed into your own personal works of art. There are up to five participants on this course, and you will spend the day with blacksmith, Jack Waygood. He started smithing aged 18 and has a wide range of experience within the craft, from travelling globally, learning from master’s as a journeyman to working on TV & film productions, such as the Rings of Power & Gladiator 2. Jack’s passions lie in traditional forging techniques, structural work, visual art and sculpture, but he is well-versed in jewellery making, tool making and gets a lot of joy from teaching. This is a practical course, and you will be expected to get your hands dirty! However, there is no pressure, and we will work at your pace, Jack will be on hand to help, demonstrate, and give guidance, at all times. Please take the time to read the following carefully: Participants must be age 16+ for insurance purposes but we also stress that this course takes concentration and find its more of a hit with adults than it is with children. IMPORTANT: Making a booking? Click on the ‘message the tutor’ button, we need some information to help us ensure that your experience is as safe and enjoyable as possible. Please provide us with an emergency contact, name and telephone number. Please also let us know if you have any access requirements or needs and feel free to add anything that you think would be useful for us to know about you. Work of Iron is a busy forge, you can only 'request a booking', this will then be checked and accepted if it is possible to do so. If the date you requested is not available, an alternative date will be offered. You will only be charged when Work of Iron has confirmed the booking/order. You will be required to wear stout footwear ideally steel toe cap boots. Rubber boots and riggers are not suitable. The boot needs to protect against anything dropping into or onto them and aid stability in the workshop. Please wear sensible clothing, nothing synthetic or flammable (we are working with fire). Non baggy jeans and close-fitting cotton T-shirts/work wear is advisable. Long hair will need to be tied back, and any jewellery removed.

What's included in the price?

We provide the rest of your PPE including aprons, gloves, safety glasses (we have over glasses safety glasses as well) and ear defenders. Anything you make is yours to take home and you're welcome to take photographs or any other form of recordings. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Work of Iron is based at The Pitt which hosts an incredible selection of food vendors, their opening hours are: Thursday 3.30pm, then Friday – Sunday from 12 noon. If your course runs out of these hours, its advised to bring a pack lunch as the nearest shop/café is a 15 minute drive away.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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Work of Iron | Blacksmith Forge on the Firth of Forth | The Pitt, 20 W Shore Rd, Granton, Edinburgh EH5 1QD

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Stag dos
  • Intermediate level
  • Hen dos
  • Public transport
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Advanced/pro level
  • Parking provided
  • School holiday workshops & activities
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
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FAQs

• Cancellation and full refund can be obtained up to 4weeks before the course starts.
• Should Work of Iron have to cancel the booking anytime up to 4weeks before the course starts, then the student will be offered a reschedule or a refund.
• For students wanting to cancel up to 4weeks before the course starts, they will be offered a reschedule where Work of Iron is able to do so (This might not be possible). It would be encouraged that the students send a friend or family member in their place, rather than losing the booking entirely.

Venue

Work of Iron, The Pitt, 20 West Shore Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QD, The Pitt, Work of Iron, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH5 1QD