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Tinsmith's &
Coppersmith's | |
Promoting Historical Tinsmithing and Coppersmithing |
2022 CONVERGENCE SAUDER VILLAGE, ARCHBOLD, OHIO
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Welcome to the Tin Tinkers Group This site is dedicated to the promotion and exchange of information related to the trade of
Historical Tin and Coppersmithing from the Early American Colonial Period to present day techniques. The purpose of this site is to share ideas, tips and tricks, techniques and history of the trade and the goods that were made. We invite everyone
who has an interest in this trade to actively participate. |
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We hold a weekly chat on Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM CST. To participate in the chat, you need to register in the Chat Area before being allowed into the Chat Room. Your registration from the Forum does not carry over. |
What
is the Tin & Coppersmith Convergence?
It is the 'converging' or 'coming together' of Coppersmiths, Tinkers, and Tinsmiths from every walk of life and skill level, to share their knowledge and expertise in the Historical trades of related metal working. |
Eastfield Village
Nassau, NY (Near Albany) TINSMITHING: LEVELS I, II, & III
August 8 - 12 (5 days) Fee: $485 Limit: 8
students TIN I Introduction to the art of tinning designed to provide a basic working knowledge of late 18th & early 19th century tinning tools, construction techniques & pattern layout. The history of American tinning is covered in an illustrated talk. Students construct 9 reproduction items including a one-pint mug, a wall sconce, & a coffee pot. All projects are based on traditional designs, using period tools & methods. All tools & tin are supplied for the workshop. TIN II: ADVANCED TINSMITHING Designed for those who already have experience & a good basic knowledge of construction methods as well as the use of standard tin tools. Students have access to a large collection of tin sconces, lanterns, chandeliers, candle sticks, crooked spout coffee pots, roasting kitchens, etc., which they are invited to examine, measure & copy with the expert help of the instructor. TIN III: 18th-CENTURY TINSMITHING
Designed for those who would like to produce tinware items in the 18th-century
manner both civilian and military, using only hand tools &
methods. Students are encouraged to produce patterns from many available
documented 18th-century items. |
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Cedar lake Conference Center |
Coppersmith Class
Defiance, Ohio Instructor: Steve Okuley 419-395-2613 Defiance, Ohio sokuley@yahoo.com |
Tinsmithing Class |
Scotts. MI ( Near Kalamazoo) |
Tunnel Mill |
John C. Campbell Folk School |
Ozark Folk Center Ozark Folk Center Web Site |
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