Brass Hair Pin Workshop

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Brass Hair Pin Workshop

LEVEL: Beginners

Course Info

Sunday 23rd August 2026

11 am – 4 pm Please leave 30 minutes of buffer time in case your course runs over.

Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane

Create your own sculptural brass hair pin in this relaxed one-day workshop inspired by traditional hair sticks, modern French pins, and contemporary metal hair accessories. Hair pins and hair sticks have been used for centuries across many cultures as both practical objects and wearable adornments, ranging from simple functional forms to decorative jewellery pieces.

Working in brass, you’ll learn how to shape, forge, texture, and finish elegant hair pins designed to be both beautiful and functional. You might choose to create a minimalist hammered pin, an organic forged form, a twisted design, or something more decorative and sculptural, inspired by historical and contemporary examples.

There will be plenty of opportunities to experiment with shape and surface, allowing you to create a piece that reflects your own style while learning practical techniques that can be adapted into future jewellery projects.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with one or more finished brass hair pins ready to wear — functional objects with the feel of small wearable sculptures.

Techniques covered:

Saw piercing
Forming and forging
Hammer texturing
Filing and refining
Polishing and finishing brass

What to bring/expect:

All tools and materials are provided
Please bring glasses if you need them for close work
Wear suitable studio clothing and closed-toe footwear
Long hair should be tied back
Optional: a CSSJ apron to feel right at home in the workshop!

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided. We do not have a dedicated lunch area, but you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat at your desk, or we’re happy to recommend nearby places to eat.

Details

Purpose: Give

Price: £130.00

Condition: New

Model: Brass Hair Pin Workshop

Address: Craft Central, Riverview, High Street

City: Dunblane

Postcode: FK15 0EE

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Brass Hair Pin Workshop

Jo

07775843872
jo@cssj.co.uk