Sheet Copper Sculpture Making Course

Turn sheets of copper into your own metal artwork in this London workshop.



4 x 7 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £480

Are you looking for a unique and exciting new art form? Explore the world of metalwork and create your very own copper sculpture!
You'll be guided from start to finish by your experienced metalwork teacher as you build your skills in a satisfying and rewarding craft. Over the course of four days, you will cover safety, building your confidence with a range of tools, and how to bend copper to your will.
Sheet copper is a versatile material, great for an outdoor art piece, water feature and hanging mobiles. Your friendly teacher will help you perfect your designs, but you are completely free to make whatever your heart wishes.
Whether you want a one-of-a-kind London activity, or you've always wanted to try out your own metalwork project, this course is a great way to pick up new skills and have fun with like-minded creatives.
Day One
  • You will be creating designs using paper templates to cut sheet copper.
  • You will be carving wooden moulds and formers to use when beating your copper into shapes.
Day Two
You will be cutting, shaping and folding copper using heat and cold beating techniques.
Day Three
You will be joining copper by brazing using brass filler rods, or riveting.
Day Four
You will add surface finishes, patinas and effects for sheet copper sculptures.
Please note: The stated class duration includes a one-hour break for lunch.

Upcoming dates for Sheet Copper Sculpture Making Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 8:26am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 26 Nov 2026 and 25 Nov 2027.

  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 10am-5pm (then the same time, for the next 3 days)
  • Mon 22 Mar 2027, 10am-5pm (then the same time, for the next 3 days)
  • Mon 7 Jun 2027, 10am-5pm (then the same time, for the next 3 days)
  • Thu 25 Nov 2027, 10am-5pm (then the same time, for the next 3 days)
What you'll get
Basic materials are included.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Bring along ideas, sketchbooks or small models for what you wish to make and any reference materials for ideas.
  • Old clothes and strong footwear.
  • A packed lunch.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive days.

Location

Unit 0, First Floor, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR

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Recent reviews of Sheet Copper Sculpture Making Course

  • 5/5 from Charlotte Tabor, attended Nov 2025: Excellent course with wondeful tutor (Rob) and fellow course mates. Very good set up with all the tools and equipment you could hope for.
  • 5/5 from Hamish Kemp, attended Dec 2024: Great introduction to the material (sheet copper sculpture). Knowledgable and very enthusiastic teacher who show a willingness to impart his knowledge, expertise and experience to his students. I got all I wanted from the 4 days and came away knowing a lot more about the material and its sculptural possibilities. Highly recommended the course and tutor for anyone wanting to explore copper sculpture.
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Harris, attended Dec 2024: Fantastic course, brilliant tutors, really got to grips with copper, highly recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Melanie Deegan, attended Dec 2024: This was a very useful course, I learned a lot and made a sculpture that I'm very happy with.
  • 5/5 from Michael Ward, attended Dec 2024: Perfect introduction to sheet copper sculpture. The teacher was great providing just the right level of tuition to ensure competent and safe practice while allowing ample time to work through ideas. The workshop is very well equipped, flooded with natural light and everyone had plenty of room to work. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Varvara White, attended Dec 2024: Gave me the confidence to work in copper on my own. You discover how you can manipulate copper, how to cut (using plasma cutter) and how to join pieces (brazing) copper. The first part of day one we made a bowl and this taught us the basics, it was a very good stater activity. Next we could make anything we wanted. I think that it's a good idea to come prepared with some idea of what you want to make as this part was left entirely up to individual. Well stocked workshop. Very good tutor who was patient, very knowledgeable and very helpful. It didn't matter if you wanted to make a garden ornament or a sculpture he facilitated everyone's needs. Really glad I went would highly recommend. Only one negative you get really grubby!
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London Sculpture Workshop
London Sculpture Workshop

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London Sculpture Workshop is an independent sculpture studio in Woolwich, South East London, located within Thames Side Studios, offering exceptional facilities for artists and those interested in making three-dimensional work.
Our short course programme covers a wide variety of technical and skill-based processes, taught by practising artists in superbly equipped workshops. We teach a range of skills including welding, casting, mould making, metal and woodwork, ceramics and hot metal practices.
London Sculpture Workshop is a not-for-profit, community interested company, established in 2012 by artists Giles Corby and Jessica Mello, trained at Royal College of Art and Slade. LSW has partnered with a number of prestigious organisations including; The British Museum, The Crafts Council, CRISIS, The Architecture Association and Oxford Brooke's University. In 2013 and 2014 LSW was awarded the Chelsea Arts Club Trust ‘Artist Run Space Award’ and awarded a grant for our work from the Mayor of London in 2016.

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