A Penannular BroochWe'll make a penannular brooch identical in function to those that have been in use since at latest the Iron Age.
We'll file, bend, forge, draw-out to a point, flatten, cut, bend some more, on the way to making a simple form of this ancient fabric-fastening device.
You can use it to hold your kilt shut, your plaid in place, your cloak closed, anywhere you might wish to connect sturdy fabric to sturdy fabric.
"Where'd you get the brooch?"
"I forged it myself."
Gift Certificates for A Penannular Brooch are available.
One 3 hour session. dates×
Instructor: Carl West
Fee: $100 per student
Maximum 4 students
Please wear proper clothing for visiting or working in the forge:
closed toe shoes (preferably leather, preferably high-topped. Sneakers are sufficient, sandals, crocs, pumps, mules... are not), natural fiber clothing, long pants that cover the tops of the shoes.
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