The Highlights

Two-day copper repoussé and chasing course in a professional forge
Learn traditional metal shaping techniques using specialist tools
Create and take home your own handcrafted copper artwork
Small group sizes with expert tuition from an blacksmith
All tools, materials, and safety gear provided – no experience needed
Exchangeable Experience Gift

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Carmarthen

The Main Event

This Copper Repoussé Experience gives you the chance to try your hand at this traditional and highly decorative metalworking technique in a real working forge.

Perfect for creative minds, this two-day experience invites you to explore the ancient craft of repoussé and chasing, which is shaping and decorating flat sheets of copper using specialist tools and techniques. Led by award-winning blacksmith Will Holland FWCB, you’ll be working in a relaxed and inspiring forge setting, learning how to create raised patterns and forms in copper.

Over the course of the two days, you’ll be introduced to all the core processes, from using lead blocks, hot pitch and sandbags to shaping your metal with a wide variety of tools. Whether you’re a total beginner or have some forging experience, you’ll receive expert one-to-one tuition to help bring your ideas to life.

Each session is kept to small numbers, meaning everyone gets the time and support they need to build confidence and develop their skills. Will’s professional but friendly teaching style makes this a relaxed and rewarding experience for anyone aged 16 and over.

All tools, materials, and safety gear are provided, so you can simply turn up and focus on getting creative. You’ll even take home your own handcrafted copper piece, a unique reminder of your time in the forge.

Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or simply to treat someone special, this is a brilliant gift idea for anyone who loves trying something new, enjoys working with their hands, or has a passion for craft and design.

Important Bits

Important to Note

All tools, materials and PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, apron etc) is provided.

Class duration: 2 days.

When

Classes are subject to availability with approx 1 class (across 2 days) a month.

Classes can book up quickly so booking in advance is essential.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

For ages 13+. Under 18's must be accompanied by a adult/guardian (18+), who does not need to pay unless they also wish to participate as well.
Please wear work type clothes, no nylon or synthetics. Jeans and T shirt is most appropriate.
Safety boots are preferred but leather or walking boots would also be suitable. No open toed footwear is allowed in the forge.
Please bring a packed lunch each day. Tea, coffee and squash is provided.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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