Make a Copper Rose
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Interested in creating a display piece from metal? Then come and handcraft your own unique ornamental rose.
This practical and creative course introduces you to basic metalworking techniques through the process of making a decorative copper rose. Designed for beginners, the course provides an enjoyable and hands-on experience in a workshop environment.
You will learn how to mark out, cut, shape and assemble copper sheet and tubing to form the components of your rose. With guidance from your tutor, you will explore how to manipulate metal safely and effectively while developing confidence using workshop tools and equipment.
By the end of the course, you will have created your own finished copper rose to take home, along with a foundation of skills that can be developed further.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to workshop tools and safe working practices
- Marking out and cutting metal accurately
- Shaping and forming copper components
- Joining techniques for metal assembly
- Finishing and refining your piece
- Producing a completed decorative copper rose
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill.
Information
All materials required are included in the course fee.
For your safety and comfort, please bring:
- Closed-toe footwear
- Long hair tied back
- No valuable jewellery
- Protective clothing (e.g. a flame-retardant apron – not plastic-based materials)
- A drink and snack (there will be a short break)
Previous examples:
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may wish to progress to:
- Make a Silver Ring
- Further metalwork or jewellery making courses
- Other Art & Design courses at Craven College
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
