Further Detail
Learn the basic techniques common to all pewter work projects. With practice you will be able to work on similar projects at home or progress to future courses which might include stone setting, covered boxes, and pewter applied to glass.
The tutor will provide a wide variety of designs in various styles, from which to choose. If you have any experience in pewterwork you might like to bring a design of your own to use.
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 the use of consumables and brooch or pendant fittings). Items you need to bring with you are listed below
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Learn the basic techniques common to all pewter work projects. With practice you will be able to work on similar projects at home or progress to future courses which might include stone setting, covered boxes, and pewter applied to glass.
The tutor will provide a wide variety of designs in various styles, from which to choose. If you have any experience in pewterwork you might like to bring a design of your own to use.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Raising and texturing the metal by a variety of techniques
- Filling raised areas to provide strength and durability
- Applying patina to enhance definition
- Polishing
- Finishing, including attaching jewellery findings
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 the use of consumables and brooch or pendant fittings). Items you need to bring with you are listed below
Please Bring With You
- An apron
- Thin latex/vinyl 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 materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.