Copper is a wonderful metal to work with, beautiful and versatile. Come and learn some coppersmithing techniques by putting together some 2D shapes to create your very own unique 3D mixed metal sculpture.

First off you will learn how to texture, stamp and highlight the metal.  Next comes the cutting, either using a saw or one of the various shape cutting tools.  After some very basic soldering, letter stamping and assembling you will leave with a gorgeous sculpture which you can be proud of.  We will be working with copper, brass and small amounts of silver, mounting the piece on wood.

The scene you make will be of your own design and style, and there will be lots of inspiration to help you along the way. It will be fun introduction to working with copper, and you will be surprised at what you can achieve.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with metal experience.

Date	Wednesday 15th April
Tutor	Sara Piper Heap
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3931
Fees	£90
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Bronze clay is a form of metal clay that can be sculpted just like a clay then fired to form solid metal pieces. With a good amount of clay to play with you can make small sculptures, or larger statement pieces of jewellery during this fun workshop.

During the day you will learn to mix the clay to prepare it for use, as it comes in powder form, then roll, texture, mould and sculpt pieces. You will then learn to file and sand the pieces to make them ready for the kiln. Embellish your pieces with stones if you like before firing.

Due to the nature of the clay and the 2-phase firing process, the pieces will have to be taken away to fire and polish overnight, then returned to the college to collect within a few days.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who already have metal clay experience.

Date	Wednesday 22nd April
Tutor	Lori Ridgway
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3943
Fees	£85
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Spend a day learning simple techniques to produce your own unique piece of silver jewellery.
Choose between a ring or pendant and learn how to create a beautiful piece of simple jewellery to take home.

During the day you will practise tool use and model-making in copper first, then spend the afternoon working on your final piece to your own design and size. There will be plenty of support and inspiration on hand to help you.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with silversmithing experience who want to make something lovely either for themselves or to give as a gift.

Date	Wednesday 29th April
Tutor	Melissa Hunt
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3939
Fees	£95
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