Eco-workshops?

Author - Karin Whitaker

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Eco-workshops?

Returning from a trip to Germany, where I was lucky enough to be able to run an outdoor workshop in the middle of the forest, teaching basic silver smithing, the word 'Eco-workshop' came to mind.

Using only hand tools, and silver cleaning solution (pickle) heated by tea lights, there was a minimum carbon footprint produced, and yet we created, in 3 hours, 10 beautiful silver rings. 

It was also very shaded there, very welcome in this summer's heat.

The ladies were all delighted, one of them so much that she has started buying silver smithing tools to continue working with her new found skills.

 Eco workshops in the Forest of Dean anyone?