Discover the Art of Pewter Crafting

Unleash your creativity with our hands-on Pewter Craft Workshops at Manchester Craft and Design Centre! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, our sessions led by leading Pewtersmith Ella McIntosh guide you through the fascinating process of pewter casting, embossing, and jewellery making. Create your own stunning metalwork pieces to treasure or gift. Join us for a weekend workshop, weekday session, private event, or school/festival demonstration—crafting memories, one masterpiece at a time!

All courses are designed so that you can proudly take away your finished item plus new skills if you wanted to start a new hobby at home. Ella designs each course to ensure you unwind, create, and discover in a relaxed and friendly environment in our dedicated teaching space at Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

Please note, children 13 years old and over can also book a place on our workshops with a paying adult.

If we don’t have a date to suit you please email ella@ellamcintosh.co.uk and we will try our best to accommodate.

Ready to Get Crafting? Browse workshops below to reserve your spot and experience pewtersmithing.

“We had a perfectly relaxed afternoon crafting - it felt like therapy! Beautiful results and Ella explained each step so clearly.
100% recommend this class”

PRIVATE, GROUP or 1-2-1 WORKSHOPS

Celebrate with creativity! Perfect for birthdays, children’s parties, team-building events, and special occasions.

Or are you starting a new hobby? Enquire about a 1-2-1 bespoke workshop.

Email ella@ellamcintosh.co.uk for more details

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WORKSHOP FACILIATOR DEMONSTRATOR

Bring the art of metalwork and jewellery to your school, college, festival, or community event with leading pewtersmith Ella McIntosh, who has over twelve years experience of leading workshops and creating bespoke workshops for your needs.

Email ella@ellamcintosh.co.uk for more details

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Why Choose a Pewter Craft Class?

+ Learn from a passionate, skilled artisan.

+ Enjoy personalised, interactive sessions.

+ Take home your handcrafted pewter creation.

+ Create a bespoke unique piece

+ Suitable for beginners

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