Royal Mint Engraving Workshop

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A hands-on plaster modelling workshop with The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers.

The home of precious metals, The Royal Mint is the official maker of beautifully designed Great British coins and thoughtfully crafted medals. Engraving is an integral part of this process.The workshop with Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers, provides the opportunity to delve into centuries of British heritage and craftsmanship and learn the skills of carving.Once a coin is designed and approved, a model of the coin is produced from plaster, before being scanned and stored as a digital file, from which an engraving machine will cut the design onto a piece of steel. As part of this workshop, attendees will be able to create their own plaster cast models and take these home.The workshop will include an in-depth talk with Gordon Summers, who has held the position of Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint for over a decade.The workshop will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm and consists of the following programme: 10.30am to 12.30pm: Attendees create plaster cast models 1 to 2pm: An in-depth talk on the engraving process by Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers 2.30 to 4.30pm : Workshop continues. Attendees will carve and complete their plaster models. The workshops are free, but booking is essential.

Important InformationPlease note this workshop is for adults (16+). You must bring valid photo ID (such as a passport or driving licence) in order to guarantee entry to the workshop.Places are limited, so if you can no longer attend the workshop, please cancel your ticket in good time so that someone else can take part.This is an all-day workshop. It will begin promptly at 10.30am and end at 4.30pm.Doors to the workshop open at 10.15am. Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the workshop is due to start. Entry will be refused if you arrive after 10.30, so please allow plenty of time for your journey.

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