284 Metal courses

Learn how to solder silver clay jewellery on this one day intermediate class in Edinburgh's City Centre.

Learn about the unique qualities of silver clay and make your own solid silver jewellery. You'll be guided by a friendly and experienced teacher to help you make three jewellery pieces for you to treasure and take away! Firstly, you will make a leaf pendant or earrings. Then you'll mould a small object of your choosing to turn into a charm. Lastly, you will form a pendant or charm and learn how to add texture and a gemstone. Once all your projects are ready, you will be shown how to fire and polish your pieces to be solid silver with a beautiful shine.

A festive Dorset button workshop with Danielle. Make a sparkly snowflake or Christmas tree. Tea and cake included in the price.

Metal forming is a manufacturing metalworking process that involves drawing, forging, rolling and bending metal parts and objects.    The Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 course covers everything you need to know about metal forming to kickstart your career, including the different types of rolling and forging processes in detail. You will also learn about the advantages of working with sheet metal, the differences between metal extrusion and drawing, and the fundamental sheet metal operations. Taught by an experienced professional, this course will cover best practices and common industry terminology that every Manufacturing Engineer must know. You'll learn through video and instructor-led guidance, delivered through five training modules that are designed for especially students and those who are new to the industry. This best selling Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Manufacturing Engineering: METAL FORMING Level 2 to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

This two-day course will introduce you to different methods and techniques used within the metal industry, and you will come away with a finished product at the end (Example: ornamental garden flower, weather vane or a wall mounted coat rack).

Learn how to make your own jewellery using silver clay in this half day beginner class in Edinburgh City Centre

Manufacturer Engineer Training Course - Metal forming, Rolling & Forging Are you looking to begin your manufacturing engineering career or want to develop more advanced skills in manufacturing engineering? Then this manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident manufacturing engineer and help you to develop your expertise in manufacturing engineering. This manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident manufacturing engineer and develop more advanced skills. Gain the essential skills and knowledge you need to propel your career forward as a manufacturing engineer. The manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course will set you up with the appropriate skills and experience needed for the job and is ideal for both beginners and those currently working as a manufacturing engineer. This comprehensive manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of manufacturing engineering. This manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. If you're interested in working as a manufacturing engineer or want to learn more skills on manufacturing engineering but unsure of where to start, then this manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident manufacturing engineer and develop more advanced skills. As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. Who should take this course? This comprehensive manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of manufacturing engineering. Entry Requirement There are no academic entry requirements for this manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol. Career path This manufacturing engineering - METAL FORMING, ROLLING & FORGING course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry. Course Curriculum Introduction Scope of The Course What is Metal Forming Re-crystallization Hot VS Cold Working of Metals Flow Stress Rolling Process Terminology Rolling Mechanism - Avoiding Unbalanced Forces Rolling Mechanism - Angle of Bite & Deformation Length Slip Maximum Reduction Force and Power in Rolling Processes Reducing Power & Force Types of Rolling Mills The ROLL PASS Design Rolling Defects How to Create a Production Report for a Rolling Mill Extrusion & Drawing Understanding Extrusion Types of Extrusion Process Important Formulae Advantages & Drawbacks of Extrusion Wire Drawing Force and Power in Drawing Tube Drawing Forging Process Why Forged Parts are The Best Types of Forging Forgeability Forging Analysis Forging Operations Forging Defects Sheet Metal Operations Advantages of Sheet Metal Punching and Blanking Sheet Metal Operations Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. 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Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Introduction Scope of The Course 00:02:00 What is Metal Forming 00:05:00 Re-crystallization 00:07:00 Hot VS Cold Working of Metals 00:02:00 Flow Stress 00:08:00 Rolling Process Terminology 00:06:00 Rolling Mechanism - Avoiding Unbalanced Forces 00:08:00 Rolling Mechanism - Angle of Bite & Deformation Length 00:08:00 Slip 00:04:00 Maximum Reduction 00:03:00 Force and Power in Rolling Processes 00:02:00 Reducing Power & Force 00:04:00 Types of Rolling Mills 00:06:00 The ROLL PASS Design 00:06:00 Rolling Defects 00:03:00 How to Create a Production Report for a Rolling Mill 00:17:00 Extrusion & Drawing Understanding Extrusion 00:02:00 Types of Extrusion Process 00:05:00 Important Formulae 00:03:00 Advantages & Drawbacks of Extrusion 00:02:00 Wire Drawing 00:04:00 Force and Power in Drawing 00:04:00 Tube Drawing 00:03:00 Forging Process Why Forged Parts are The Best 00:03:00 Types of Forging 00:03:00 Forgeability 00:02:00 Forging Analysis 00:02:00 Forging Operations 00:02:00 Forging Defects 00:03:00 Sheet Metal Operations Advantages of Sheet Metal 00:03:00 Punching and Blanking 00:04:00 Sheet Metal Operations 00:03:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. WHEN: Sunday 13th October 10-5pm WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Krista Thomson WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. If you would like to create additional designs, you are welcome to bring along your own additional flat silver sheet, it must be no thinner than 0.6mm. This is a great opportunity to stock pile some great patterned silver for us with future projects. On the day you will be provided with some patterns to etch, if you have a set pattern in mind, please send us the artwork in good time for your class. Designs must be black and white only and please note smaller patterns work better than larger ones. Please email it to us at hello@workshop925.com. Alternatively instruction on where to purchase P&P paper and how to print your own designs onto it will be sent out prior to your course date to those of you who wish to etch your own designs. You will be etching the majority of the day, however if you would like to create a finished design, we can accommodate this, you can do some etching in the morning and create a design in the afternoon. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None, all abilities are welcomed. This course is a great introduction to etching for those who have a vast experience in jewellery making but have not yet tried this technique as well as beginners looking to create beautiful textural pieces of jewellery. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied Please bring refreshments as we are no longer able to provide them The cost of this course includes copper sheet to practice the technique and a 4cm by 4cm section of silver sheet. The price also includes a selection of patterns printed on P&P paper to use during your course.  WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any PPE, snacks and drinks to each session. We regret we can’t offer tea and coffee at the moment due to Coronavirus. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. WHEN: Sunday 3rd November 10-5pm WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Krista Thomson WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. If you would like to create additional designs, you are welcome to bring along your own additional flat silver sheet, it must be no thinner than 0.6mm. This is a great opportunity to stock pile some great patterned silver for us with future projects. On the day you will be provided with some patterns to etch, if you have a set pattern in mind, please send us the artwork in good time for your class. Designs must be black and white only and please note smaller patterns work better than larger ones. Please email it to us at hello@workshop925.com. Alternatively instruction on where to purchase P&P paper and how to print your own designs onto it will be sent out prior to your course date to those of you who wish to etch your own designs. You will be etching the majority of the day, however if you would like to create a finished design, we can accommodate this, you can do some etching in the morning and create a design in the afternoon. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None, all abilities are welcomed. This course is a great introduction to etching for those who have a vast experience in jewellery making but have not yet tried this technique as well as beginners looking to create beautiful textural pieces of jewellery. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied Please bring refreshments as we are no longer able to provide them The cost of this course includes copper sheet to practice the technique and a 4cm by 4cm section of silver sheet. The price also includes a selection of patterns printed on P&P paper to use during your course.  WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any PPE, snacks and drinks to each session. We regret we can’t offer tea and coffee at the moment due to Coronavirus. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.