Viking Arm Cuff Workshop

Craft a decorated copper arm cuff in the style of Viking jewellery. Discover how to use the technique ‘chasing and repoussé’ to make simple patterns on a band of copper, which will later be formed into an arm cuff. Work with heat, hammers and a variety of metal tools to create your designs. Learn about pitch, an important material used in chasing and repoussé as well as a tried and tested recipe to make it.

About the workshop

• One-day workshop, 10am – 3:30pm with a break for lunch

• Create a decorated copper arm cuff in the style of Viking jewellery

• Explore Chasing and Repoussé techniques, based on artifacts ranging from the Bronze Age to the Anglo Saxon period

• Learn a tried and tested recipe for pitch, an important material for the process

• No experience necessary!

• Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings

Participants are also encouraged to bring any design ideas with them.

Lydia Asscher is an artist and maker working in metal. She specialises in Chasing and Repoussé, due to the power it holds to convey motifs, symbols, and themes from bygone times; as well as its potential to be a potent storytelling tool in the modern day. Chasing and repoussé is time-consuming skilled work. Its continuation in an age of consumerism and high waste, low value production is a small act of rebellion in favour of a slower, more thoughtful way of life.

Included in your ticket

Entrance to the farm, a day’s tuition and expertise, and all the tools and materials necessary to create a Viking style arm cuff out of copper.

WORKSHOP INFO

Please wear closed toed practical shoes, and sensible clothing (no floaty clothing, or flammable jackets/puffas/raincoats) for this workshop.

Lunch is not included, hot/cold drinks and snacks (subject to availability) can be purchased from our gift shop to shore up your packed lunch.

This workshop is intended for adults, but is also suitable for 16 +, or 12 + with an adult.