Iron Age copper finger ring ~Hand forged

A one day course in delicate forgework

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Location address: Chiddinglye Farm, West Hoathly
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Ages: 18+ years

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Iron Age Copper Ring £124Iron Age Copper Ring £120
Next date: Saturday 12th Jul,
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Iron Age copper finger ring - Hand forged FOR ADULTS 10:00AM – 4:30 PM Saturday, November 30th 2024 A one-day course in delicate forgework & forming. The student will hand forge a copper bar into a different section form, using a charcoal fired clay forge hearth with leather bellows. Create an intricate replica style ring of those worn by the Celtic peoples. Such rings were found during archaeology excavations at a site of a crannog (lake village) in the county of Somerset. With expert guidance, you will learn to carefully use a hammer to achieve bending techniques to form a perfect ring to fit the desired finger. Location: set within an ancient woodland upon a period Celtic Iron Age fort at Chiddinglye Estate, West Hoathly, East Sussex, RH19 4QS (near Forest Row) Want to gift this experience? This course would make a truly unique gift for someone who would treasure the making as well as the the object itself. Cost: £120 per person (includes metal) Bookings – email: ironagesmith@gmail.com Accommodation: www.chiddinglye.co.uk Food: The Missing Link Brewery Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith Experimental archaeologist - Consultant - Tutor Specialist in quintessentially Celtic (Iron Age) metalworks, la Tène Culture art in repoussé, forgeworks, iron smelting & related subjects. Sponsored by Earthclan Structures – Period structure hire for events Email: info.earthclanstructures@gmail.com
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Experimental archeologist, consultant & tutor
Simon specialises in Celtic (Iron Age) La Tène culture repoussé and forge works.
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Ticket nameIron Age Copper Ring
Price£124
InformationThis ticket price includes all materials and tools and an admin fee for 1 adult.
Ticket nameIron Age Copper Ring
Price£120
InformationThis ticket price includes all materials and tools and an admin fee for 1 adult.
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Chiddinglye Farm, Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
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