{"product_id":"silversmithing-raising-a-beaker","title":"Silversmithing –  Raising a Beaker, 27th August start","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThursday evenings,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27 August – 17 September\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter the school holidays, Thursday evenings,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 – 29 October\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuration: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTeacher: Radka Passianova\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is tailored for individuals intrigued by crafting larger-scale objects. It welcomes complete beginners without prior metalworking experience and those with existing metal forming skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising is a traditional silversmithing technique that enables artisans to shape a metal sheet into a vessel or object by accurately hammering it using an array of hammers on wooden or metal stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject: \u003c\/strong\u003econical or straight-wall beaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Progression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Throughout the course, students will grasp the fundamental theory behind working with metal sheets and develop practical abilities in forming and finishing metal beaker. Techniques covered include annealing, sinking, raising, planishing, saw piercing, filing, and emerying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Led by an instructor with years of dedicated experience, this class ensures a focused learning environment, limited to a maximum of 4 students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 mm thick, 200 x 200mm gilding metal sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebundle of 2\/0 saw blades \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for makers with some previous metalworking experience. If you are unsure whether this course is suitable for your skill level, please contact us before booking and we will be happy to discuss your experience and help you determine if it is the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE METAL SPACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50937226920247,"sku":"Raising April 2026","price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/9631\/3911\/files\/43640011copy_48a405ea-b536-4d77-94e6-204c8c4e96c2.jpg?v=1715055957","url":"https:\/\/themetalspace.com.au\/products\/silversmithing-raising-a-beaker","provider":"THE METAL SPACE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}