Bronze Casting Workshops - December
Butser Ancient Farm, Petersfield · 4 December to 18 December 2026
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A one-day bronze casting workshop at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield, running from 10:00 to 15:30 with a lunch break on 4, 12 and 18 December 2026. Participants choose a design from real archaeology, such as a sword, axehead, knife or torc, and learn to cast molten bronze in sand. Sessions are limited to two participants and suit groups and families, with materials and farm entry included.
Highlights
- Cast your own bronze sword, axehead, knife or torc
- Led by archaeo-bronzesmith James Clift
- Limited to two participants per workshop
Getting there
Butser Ancient Farm, PO8 0BG
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