Further Detail
You will learn the basic techniques common to all pewterwork projects. Using simple hand-held tools, you will be shown how to give texture and form to flat metal sheet to produce an attractive sampler of techniques. Very little is needed in the way of equipment so with practice this craft can easily be continued at home or enable progress to future courses which might include stone setting, covered boxes, and pewter applied to glass
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. This is because the amounts used vary from person to person, depending on the project(s) completed.
All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10 (this includes a sampler and the use of consumables). Items you need to bring with you are listed below.
Please note that we do not have the facilities to take card payments in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any items required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
You will learn the basic techniques common to all pewterwork projects. Using simple hand-held tools, you will be shown how to give texture and form to flat metal sheet to produce an attractive sampler of techniques. Very little is needed in the way of equipment so with practice this craft can easily be continued at home or enable progress to future courses which might include stone setting, covered boxes, and pewter applied to glass
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Raising and texturing the metal by a variety of techniques
- Filling raised areas
- Applying patina to enhance definition
- Polishing
- Finishing
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. This is because the amounts used vary from person to person, depending on the project(s) completed.
All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10 (this includes a sampler and the use of consumables). Items you need to bring with you are listed below.
Please note that we do not have the facilities to take card payments in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
- An old apron to protect clothing
- Rubber gloves
- ‘Close-up’ glasses if you use them for reading or craft work
- Pencil/pen and paper for note taking
We advise that you do not buy any items required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.