Metalsmithing Workshop | Create Fold-Formed Copper Leaves

Learn the art of fold forming to create elegant copper leaf ornaments.



2.5 hours Class size 2 guests    

  £70 (£75 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £70/guest for 2 guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Fold-Form Copper Leaf Ornament Workshop
Join this Festive Fold-Form Copper Leaf Workshop and explore the art of transforming flat copper sheet into sculptural, nature-inspired forms. This hands-on Beginner-Friendly experience introduces you to foldforming, a contemporary metalsmithing technique that uses folding, hammering, and annealing to create striking three-dimensional designs.
All tools and materials are provided, ensuring you have everything you need to enjoy the process. You’ll watch as your flat metal sheet transforms into beautifully shaped leaf ornaments, a perfect decorative accent for your home or a thoughtful handcrafted gift.
Ideal for complete beginners, this class is a wonderful way to discover the fundamentals of metalsmithing in a relaxed, creative studio atmosphere. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll learn how to fold and anneal copper, use a hammer, punching tools, and a rolling mill to shape and texture your piece, and finally unfold your form to reveal its organic, leaf-like curves. Each participant will craft a series of 3 unique copper leaves, finished with your choice of polish or patina, hung on ribbon.
During this engaging workshop, you can expect:
  • A warm welcome and essential safety introduction to ensure you feel comfortable and confident.
  • Clear demonstrations of each foldforming and metalsmithing technique.
  • Guided, hands-on creation time, allowing you to experiment and learn at your own pace.
  • Personalised guidance from your tutor to help refine your copper leaf designs.
  • The rewarding final step of finishing and polishing your pieces, ready to take home.
What you'll get
  • You will be provided with your own individual workstation and all the tools needed to create your copper leaf ornaments.
  • Throughout the session, enjoy complimentary refreshments.
  • Your finished copper leaves will be carefully finished and ready to take home.
  • A protective pouch is included to safely store or gift your handcrafted pieces.
Knowledge required
Throughout this Beginner-Friendly inspiring session, you’ll enjoy a supportive, relaxed studio atmosphere with expert help close by. You will leave not only with your beautifully handcrafted copper leaf ornaments but also with a new appreciation for the creativity and craftsmanship behind metalsmithing.
Location

Edinburgh

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Naomi Noyau
Naomi Noyau

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female Women-owned

At Naomi Noyau, the mission is to celebrate your unique style and life’s meaningful moments through minimalist, carefully crafted jewellery. Each piece is created as an elegant canvas for self-expression - allowing your story and style to shine. With Naomi Noyau, it’s all about you: your style, your story, your jewellery.
The studio is led by an award-winning Silversmith and Jewellery Designer, trained at The Glasgow School of Art and awarded a Postgraduate Fellowship at Bishopsland Educational Trust. With a strong foundation in both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, showcased across the UK and internationally, including Goldsmiths Fair London, Collect at The Saatchi and Budapest Art Market - a nod to her Hungarian roots that continue to shape her creative sensibility.
Her career spans luxury fashion and design, including working with renowned jeweller Anabela Chan Joillerie in London, and later, interior design consultancy and product buying for Brody House (Budapest). This blend of disciplines informs a unique perspective, one where every object holds narrative, and where materials are treated with intention.
Education sits at the heart of the studio’s ethos. From one-to-one guidance to group workshops, she shares her knowledge with warmth and clarity, having delivered workshops at locations such as the Victoria and Albert Museum (iron work gallery), and further workshops across London and Hungary. Whether you’re curious about jewellery making using silversmithing techniques or looking to deepen your skills, the approach is inclusive, thoughtful, and rooted in years of hands-on experience.
Naomi's business training at The Goldsmiths’ Centre supports a sustainable, independent practice, one that values both creative integrity and conscious growth. Now based in a vibrant new studio at Edinburgh Art Palette in East Edinburgh, the space is open to students, collaborators, and anyone drawn to the idea of making with meaning.
In 2026, the studio will launch its debut capsule collection - a distilled reflection of its minimalist philosophy. Inspired by sculptural forms, material identity, and modern design, the collection marks a new chapter in the brand’s evolving story.

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