Spend the day making copper shadow puppets inspired by folklore of the British Isles. Work with fire to heat and soften your copper to prepare it for decorating and cutting out. Use a range of different metal tools and hammers to create texture and pattern on your puppets, bringing your characters to life. Then gather around the fire in one of our atmospheric Iron Age roundhouses and watch your designs come to life.
About the workshop
One-day workshop, 10am - 3:30pm with a break for lunch
Create copper shadow puppets inspired by folklore of the British Isles
Gather around a fire in one of our roundhouses to test out your newly made shadow puppets
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, all the tools and materials necessary to create copper shadow puppets, and an opportunity to gather around a fire and use them.
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, although sandwiches (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks, and snacks are sold in our gift shop. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic if you prefer!
This workshop is intended for adults, but is also suitable for 16 +, or 12 + with an adult.