Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

METALWORKINGBlacksmithing and metalworking 36SILVERSMITHING 36–37MELISSA COLEBlacksmithing andmetalworkingBlacksmithing – an introduction totechniqueMay 31–June 2WE3868 | £244 |Gain a feel for the nature and rhythm of theblacksmith’s craft as you work on small projectsor samples and become familiar with the hotforging process.PETER PARKINSONMetalwork for the gardenJune 16–215D3911 | £559 | NEW |Explore the delights and possibilities of thecraft of blacksmithing to make an object thatis functional, sculptural, decorative or all threeto enhance your garden. You learn basictechniques and processes to develop your ownproject that could be a gate, a plant support ora piece of sculpture. Bring photographs of yourgarden and any measurements you may need.PETER PARKINSONGarden sculpture in metalsAugust 3–9SS3994 | £683 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Experience the complete process of making athree-dimensional object in metal incorporatingenamel. You’ll learn metalworking techniquessuch as cutting, drilling, raising and welding asyou develop ideas through sketches, modelmaking and metal choice – copper, steel oraluminium. The second day is spent with JOANMACKARELL making enamel samples using nontraditionaltechniques to explore colour, textureand pattern. After you have chosen your finaldesign you will be able to spend time in eitherarea to complete at least one finished piece.MIKE SAVAGETaster days: See page 8Basic blacksmithingAugust 30–September 1WE4035 | £244 |Become familiar with the basic skills of theblacksmith using mild steel as you develop andrealise successful objects and designs using thesetechniques.ANDREW SMITHMaking garden vessels or sculpturesin metalSeptember 27–29WE4103 | £244 |Develop your own design to make a simplevessel or sculpture in copper, steel oraluminium. A range of techniques are coveredincluding spot and mig welding, riveting, formingand colouring.MIKE SAVAGESculpture from scrap usingblacksmithing techniquesOctober 7–114D4129 | £428 |Take on your own ‘scrapheap challenge’ asyou create a satisfying sculpture from foundmetal objects assembled with blacksmithingtechniques. At the start learn basic forging andjoining processes and visit a local scrapyard.Time is then spent considering and respondingto the design possibilities of your chosen recycledpieces before you embark on a projectfor your house or garden.PETER PARKINSONCreative blacksmithing – gardensculpture projectsJuly 27–August 2SS3985 | £725 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Develop ideas to make sculptural forms forthe garden, combining both traditional andcontemporary blacksmithing and joiningtechniques. You start with some simpleexercises that will allow you to experimentbefore starting your own project. Processesexplored include bending, splitting, hot cuttingand welding that can be used to produce a lightand fluid design.MELISSA COLEHammer and stake making forjewellers and silversmithsSeptember 19–22LW4081 | £339 |Learn how to form and fabricate mild steel tomake hammers and stakes to your own design.Hand techniques are taught as is the use of thepower hammer to great effect on larger crosssections of steel.ANDREW SMITHPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Sculpting with forged steelOctober 24–27LW4167 | £339 |Please see page 47 for further information.ANDREW SMITHBlacksmithing BursariesThanks to support from a local trust,blacksmithing bursaries may be available forindividuals from the Chichester District, whocould not otherwise afford to join us.SilversmithingSilversmithing – developing techniquesMay 6–104D3823 | £390 | /If you have good technical and craft skills insilversmithing, jewellery or associated fieldssuch as engineering, this course providesan exceptional opportunity to extend yourrange of skills whilst working on a personalproject. Practical teaching is given in advancedconstructional techniques and decorativetreatments to assist the development of yourskills.BRIAN MARSHALLBrian ClarkeCoppersmithing – traditional FrenchdinanderieMay 24–27LW3857 | £302 | NEW |Gain a thorough understanding of thisparticularly French method of coppersmithing.You learn the techniques for forming the sheetmetal into bowls and are shown how to achievethe wonderful surface patterns and colours thatare typical of this process.BRIAN CLARKE36Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013