Top 10 Best Copper classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Use the copper foiling technique to build your own cube-shaped terrarium! Learn how to cut your glass to a pattern and assemble this 3D shape. You will choose and cut your glass, learn the copper foiling techniques and how to solder your foiled pieces together smoothly. Afterwards you'll learn how to plant a succulent garden in your glass creation.

On this course you will learn: How to work with sheet copper to make three-dimensional forms. You will learn how to anneal copper so it becomes soft and malleable. We will work with hammers, stakes, anvils and other improvised tools and look at hammer techniques. You will also learn how to join copper by brazing. What will I make on the course? By the end of the class you will have made a beautiful copper candlestick. Who is the course suitable for? The course is suitable for complete beginners who have never tried coppersmithing before. You might enjoy this course if you've been on our copper bowl making course and want to develop your knowledge of metalworking. What should I wear? It is essential that you wear old clothes made of natural fibres i.e. not made of a flammable material such as polyester. You must also wear sturdy shoes that cover your whole foot (if you are wearing sandals you will not be allowed to participate in the course). What should I bring? You might want to bring a note book. Age requirements The minimum age for this class is 17 however we love working with young people and if you are the parent or guardian of someone younger than 17 who would like to join us for a class please contact us to discuss your needs.

Come and join this exciting new workshop at The Greenhouse, Brentwood Essex and learn how to make a gorgeous macrame plant hanger! Macrame has come back in fashion with force, and is a fantastic way to add a unique boho-chic vibe to any room, Chloe from The Copper Cacti will guide you through the creating of your plant hanger, teaching you basic knots and how to create a plant hanger perfect for your home. At the end of the workshop you will walk away with a beautiful hanger, a pot and a plant and a voucher for 10% off a purchase in The Greenhouse.