Traditional Scissor Making with Grace Horne
This three day course covers the basics of European-style scissor making. The workshop work will use blanks of modified Sheffield pattern however classroom talks will cover history, development and cultural differences of scissors. There will also be a classroom talk on design fundamentals with the aim that the students can leave the course with a finished working pair of scissors and the design tools to make more pairs in the future.
Students get workbooks and forged blanks to shape, file, polish, fit and sharpen. They will leave with at least one finished pair of scissors and all the ’tools’ they need to make scissors in the future. All the work we will be doing will be stock removal, however this course will equip them with the specialist knowledge to forge or machine scissor parts independently in the future.
Student MUST have experience in a metal workshop and know how to use a grinder and drill press safely.
Cost includes
Forged scissor blanks (Drapers and embroidery scissor patterns), use of tools and equipment, workbook, needle files and vise, workshop consumables and safety gear.
Course learnings
- Intricacies and subtleties of scissor design
- Emphasis on geometry and purpose of different scissor styles
- Techniques for creating beautiful and functional scissors
- Workbook and tools to take home with you
Additional Info
- Students will be supplied with portable bench vises and files that are yours to keep. Rotary tools may be purchase after class, availability pending.
- All materials will be provided for the completion of at least one pair of scissors, though 2 pairs will be worked on.
- Hearing, eye and respiratory protection will be provided or you may bring your own if they're suitable
Details
You will learn
- Create beautiful and functional scissors
You will get
- Work on a set of embroidery and drapers scissors
- Slideshow and lecture presentation from Grace Horne
Appropriate for
This class is designed for enthusiastic amateur blacksmiths as well as professionals looking to expand their knowledge
Preparation
What to wear
Please wear clothing appropriate for a workshop. This includes long pants, preferably natural fibre and solid shoes/boots
Your Teacher
Eveleigh Works
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
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3.) REFUNDS
Please see refund policy.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit to transfer.
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