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Leather belt making workshop Leather belt making workshop Saturday 05 October 2024 Make a unique leather belt from English vegetable tanned leather using various techniques and finishes with a choice of buckles.

Saturday 05 October 2024

Make a unique leather belt from English vegetable tanned leather using various techniques and finishes with a choice of buckles.

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Leather pouch workshop Leather pouch workshop Sunday 06 October 2024 Make a leather belt pouch from English vegetable tanned leather, for use in bushcraft, re-enactment, gardening or just walking the dog!

Sunday 06 October 2024

Make a leather belt pouch from English vegetable tanned leather, for use in bushcraft, re-enactment, gardening or just walking the dog!

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Green Man stone carving Green Man stone carving Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 September 2024 A two-day workshop teaching participants how to mark out, rough out and finish a Green Man design in Bath stone. The course will give...

Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 September 2024

A two-day workshop teaching participants how to mark out, rough out and finish a Green Man design in Bath stone. The course will give people the opportunity to either carve their own design or copy carve one using a template. The course will also cover carving techniques, sharpening and look at where to buy tools and stone. By the end of the two days participants will be able to take away a finished carving.

 

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Introduction to flint tool knapping Introduction to flint tool knapping Friday 30 August 2024 An introduction to the skill of flint knapping. You will go through the techniques and the aim of the day is for everyone to be able to go away and replicate...

Friday 30 August 2024

An introduction to the skill of flint knapping. You will go through the techniques and the aim of the day is for everyone to be able to go away and replicate what they have learnt.

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Traditional soapmaking and perfumes Traditional soapmaking and perfumes Friday 05 April 2024 From earliest evidence to craft revival, we look at how soap developed and make hot processed soft soap, pure olive Castile soap and Tudor inspired herb...

Friday 05 April 2024

From earliest evidence to craft revival, we look at how soap developed and make hot processed soft soap, pure olive Castile soap and Tudor inspired herb washballs to take away. Class format is a mixture of hands on workshop and in depth talk and will provide a thorough working knowledge of the history and practicality of soapmaking.

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Bronze axe casting Bronze axe casting Friday 18 October 2024 Sunday 20 October 2024 The course begins will a short introductory talk and handling session of replica tools and materials used in the Bronze Age....

Friday 18 October 2024

Sunday 20 October 2024

The course begins will a short introductory talk and handling session of replica tools and materials used in the Bronze Age. Students will prepare moulds and begin working the furnace to melt copper and tin. They will then cast their own replica early Bronze Age axe head, and can then begin cleaning and decorating their axe.

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Copper smelting and bronze axe casting weekend Copper smelting and bronze axe casting weekend Satuday 31 August - Sunday 01 September 2024 The course begins will a short introductory talk and handling session of replica tools and materials used in the Bronze Age. Students...

Satuday 31 August - Sunday 01 September 2024

The course begins will a short introductory talk and handling session of replica tools and materials used in the Bronze Age. Students will prepare crucibles, crush copper ore and charcoal before working the bellows to produce a lump of pure copper. On the second day students will prepare moulds and begin working the furnace to melt copper and tin. They will then cast their own replica early Bronze Age axe head, and they can then begin cleaning and decorating their axe.

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Bronze dagger casting Bronze dagger casting Saturday 19 October 2024 On the workshop you will learn how to prepare your own mould, work the leather bellows on the charcoal fuelled furnace. You will then cast the liquid...

Saturday 19 October 2024

On the workshop you will learn how to prepare your own mould, work the leather bellows on the charcoal fuelled furnace. You will then cast the liquid metal into your mould to produce a replica Bronze Age dagger blade to take home at the end of the day. You will then be given Bronze Age filing and cleaning tools to begin working on your blade. Advice will also be given on how to fit a wooden handle to your dagger blade at home.

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Bronze sword casting Bronze sword casting Thursday 29 August 2024 Thursday 17 October 2024 Workshop students will prepare their own mould, before working the leather bellows on the charcoal fuelled furnace to melt copper...

Thursday 29 August 2024

Thursday 17 October 2024

Workshop students will prepare their own mould, before working the leather bellows on the charcoal fuelled furnace to melt copper and tin. They will then cast the liquid metal into their prepared moulds to produce a replica bronze age sword to take home at the end of the day. Students can then begin filing off the casting flash and start cleaning the surfaces of the sword.

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Introduction to Maille (Chainmail) Making Introduction to Maille (Chainmail) Making Thursday 20 June 2024 Perfect for beginners and those curious about the world of maille making. In this workshop you will learn how to construct a piece of maille using the...

Thursday 20 June 2024

Perfect for beginners and those curious about the world of maille making. In this workshop you will learn how to construct a piece of maille using the traditional 4 in 1 weave as well as looking at other weaves too. As an introduction to maille making we will be working in butted maille although I will be explaining how to begin making riveted maille too.

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Make A Copper Ladle Make A Copper Ladle Wednesday 19 June 2024 Ideal for beginners to the world of silversmithing. You will learn how to design and create your very own copper ladle by hand. You will be fabricating the...

Wednesday 19 June 2024

Ideal for beginners to the world of silversmithing. You will learn how to design and create your very own copper ladle by hand. You will be fabricating the spoon from several components using traditional silversmithing methods including sinking, planishing, riveting and forming.

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Make A Copper Cup Make A Copper Cup Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 June 2024 Using traditional silversmithing methods of sinking, raising and planishing, Anna will guide you through the process of making your own tumbler...

Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 June 2024

Using traditional silversmithing methods of sinking, raising and planishing, Anna will guide you through the process of making your own tumbler cup from copper.

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Make a Silver Ring Stack Make a Silver Ring Stack Monday 2 December 2024 Tuesday 3 December 2024 Ideal for beginners to the world of jewellery. You will learn how to design and create two to three textured silver stacking rings....

Monday 2 December 2024

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Ideal for beginners to the world of jewellery. You will learn how to design and create two to three textured silver stacking rings. Fabricated from scratch, you will learn how to correctly size, make and polish rings that are unique to you, and will last a lifetime!

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Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop Monday 12 August 2024 Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresher in copper foil, this course will teach you how to make one of several pre-designed sun catcher...

Monday 12 August 2024

Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresher in copper foil, this course will teach you how to make one of several pre-designed sun catcher templates; from selecting the glass, how to cut and grind the edges, foil, flux, and then solder, clean and finish your work. By the end of the day, you will have created something colourful and creative to take home and hang in your window.

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