Copper Repoussé Embossing Workshop: A5 Decorative Wall Panel

Edinburgh

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Craft

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Metalwork

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Kid Friendly

Copper Repoussé Embossing Workshop: A5 Decorative Wall Panel

Make a striking wall decoration at this metalwork class.

Phoenix Handmade Books

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3 hours

1 to 2 (public classes), 4 to 6 (private) (private classes)

£40 - £60 (£40 per Child, £60 per Adult)

Edinburgh

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Craft

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Metalwork

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Kid Friendly

What you'll do

In this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a beautiful A5 embossed copper panel using the traditional technique of Repoussé. You'll start by drawing your design onto fine copper sheet and then using hand-held tools to emboss and 'chase' the metal, creating intricate patterns and textures.

Don't worry if you're a beginner, as I will guide you through the entire process step by step. We will also explore the history of Repoussé work to give you a better understanding of this art form.

All materials, tools, and PPE will be provided for you, so you can just focus on unleashing your creativity.
After the embossing process, we'll delve into the chemical patination of the copper, which will give your piece a unique finish.
Once you clean and polish your creation, you can proudly display it mounted under double mat boards, making it a stunning gift for yourself or someone special.

Join us for this hands-on activity where you'll not only learn a new skill but also walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that you've created with your own hands.

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Knowledge required

Basic drawing skills

What you'll get

A double mounted A5 hand-embossed panel of a design of your making.

What to bring

Designs can be emailed or brought along. Drawing is freehand so practise on A5 paper.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Edinburgh Palatte - Studio B215 Edinburgh Palette 151 London Road EDINBURGH EH7 6AE

By bus from princes street 4 5 26 44

Copper Repoussé Embossing Workshop: A5 Decorative Wall Panel location

Your teacher

Phoenix Handmade Books

Hello I’m Will Phoenix and I've always been slightly obsessed with books... thou not the reading type, but the empty ones...the dusty old journal, them marbled edged Victorian ledgers, the ageing leather notebook or the beautiful sketch pad. A constant sketcher, i still carry around a pencil and pad, happily losing myself drawing (instead of finger tapping a smart phone).

As bookmaker (I don't call myself a binder) I recently fell heavily for leather work, a new apprenticeship almost. After spending substantially more than the much talked about "10, 000 hours" on embossing (repoussé) soft metals, I felt it time for a fresh challenge. I started at the basement level and repeated what i did 24 years ago when I picked up my first sheet of metal to shape into a book cover

I presented my work for sale since the beginning and in this world of the cheap/mass produced, I've realised there is still a small place for the individual, the actual unique 'one of a kind' piece. I carry no airs and graces and never over-precious about my work. I simply makes books. I’m looking forward to teaching., Kindest Regards

Will