2026 Coppersmithing Workshop

We'll spend 3 days together in class building cookware from scratch with 1700s and 1800s methods and equipment. You'll create copper cookware you can actually use and more. Come on over, use my hard-to-find tools, and build usable kitchenware!

This 2026 workshop will be building a mini batterie, or set of handmade copper cookware you will be able to use in your own kitchens. We plan to build a small sauce pan, a baking sheet, and a stockpot with lid, as well as smaller 'practice' items like cups or mugs.

The workshop is held in person at my Fredonia, Wisconsin copper shop. It includes snacks and refreshments, three catered meals, and dinner out with me!

Class Dates:  Friday July 10; Saturday July 11; Sunday July 12, 2026

What You Learn:

Review of tools used and needed and how to use them (and you get to practice!)

How to build custom patterns of cones and straight-sided vessels

Find the frustum of a cone

Building a 1 quart sauce pan

Build a baking sheet

Build a stock pot and lid

Soldering 101

Tinning in the flat

Tinning your built pieces

Seam work

'Blacksmithing' for handles

Riveting

What You Take Home:

A review booklet with all the information from the class for later study/use

Some of my own patterns for future use

Your own new custom patterns for future use

Your custom built items - pots, pans, and more!

Additional Amenities:

All-day refreshments: coffee, tea, water, light snacks

Catered Lunches all three days

Dinner and drinks with me on Saturday night

Class Size Limit: Up to 5 people

**Once you sign up for the class, we'll be in direct contact in the ensuing weeks. If you're traveling from outside Wisconsin, or don't live close, I'll also be sending you a bunch of information about travel details, hotel options, places to eat, and things to do/see. 

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are fully refundable until 3 months before the start date. After that, up to six weeks prior to the event, you will receive 50% back of your purchase. Any cancellations six weeks or less before the event will result in a reimbursement of 25%. You may wish to consider purchasing your own travel insurance within 21 days after purchasing a workshop to recover most/all of your expenses in light of unforeseeable circumstances.