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Horn and Pewter
Level of competence
– some experience recommended, but beginners welcome
Duration of Workshop – 4 days
Cost - $280 + materials
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Biographical Details
John Trier was born in England but moved to Australia with his family while he was still young. After finishing his education, he began working on the land, first as a jackeroo, and
later working his way up to management positions and eventually owning his own
property. During a recession in cattle prices he turned to using cattle horn, crafting various pieces from this readily
available and otherwise disposable medium. It was the beginning of a remarkable career. During his early working years, he studied jewellery making at Brisbane CAE, and enrolled in various TAFE and metalworking courses, but he remains essentially self-taught craftsman.
Over the years he gradually refined his pieces with the addition of silver and pewter, and this has developed today into a classic style and elegance which is uniquely his. John was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1995. His commissions include a horn box to replace the tobacco box of 1713 for the Parish of St. Margaret and St. John of Westminster and the horn for a Millennium Cup for the Worshipful Company of Horners established in London in the mid 13th Century.
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Workshop Details
This workshop will begin with an introduction to the use of horn and the possibilities of the workshop. Decisions can then be made as to individual projects. Otherwise the workshop will just flow on depending on what people want to make, such as horn and pewter spoons, knives, jewellery, belt buckles, beads etc.
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Materials and Equipment Required for Workshop
All equipment is supplied for the workshop and no tools are needed by the students. Horn and Pewter will be provided by the tutor, to be purchased by the students. The size and scope of the individual pieces will dictate prices. You will need to bring safety glasses, gloves and some old clothes.
