Workshop
Sheet Copper Sculpture (Mon - Thurs, 11 - 14 Oct 2021)
11 Oct 2021 – 14 Oct 2021
Regular hours
- Mon, 11 Oct
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tue, 12 Oct
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wed, 13 Oct
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thu, 14 Oct
- 10:00 – 17:00
Cost of entry
Course cost: £420
Address
- Unit Zero
- Harrington Way
- London
- SE18 5NR
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- 73, 1
- London Bridge
- London Bridge
A four day introduction to working with sheet copper as a sculpture material using the techniques of beating and brazing.
About
Taking advantage of the excellent metal working workshop at LSW this course will show you the possibilities of working sheet copper, a great material for making outdoor sculpture, water features and hanging mobiles.
This course will cover:
Day One
Creating designs using paper templates for cutting sheet copper. Carving wooden moulds and formers to beat against to shape sheet copper.
Day Two
Cutting shaping and folding copper by heating and cold beating
Day Three
Joining copper by brazing using brass filler rods, or riveting.
Day Four
Surface finishes, patinas and effects for sheet copper sculptures
Bring along ideas, sketch books or small models for what you wish to make and any reference materials for ideas.
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.
Beginners welcome.
Basic materials are included.
Course cost: £420
Course date: Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th October 2021
Course times: 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Number of places available: 6
Tutors: Robert Worley (RCA)
