Tubal Cain Tinsmith

05/08/2026

For my UK friends, this is a great opportunity to learn Tinsmithing.

Ever fancied trying your hand at a traditional heritage craft and helping to preserve it for future generations?

Join one of the UK’s last remaining tinsmiths, John Wills of Copper Elf, for a fascinating one-day tinsmithing course and discover the traditional skills once found in workshops and homes across the country.

With tinsmithing now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List, this is a rare chance to learn how to shape and craft your own traditional tinware - from candle sconces to cups - while playing a part in keeping these valuable heritage skills alive.

Spend the day gaining hands-on experience, creating something truly unique, and connecting with a craft with real heritage at its heart.

These workshops are always popular and regularly sell out - the next chance to grab a space is Sunday 14th June.

For more information and to book, visit:
https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/tinsmithing-workshops/

05/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came by Booth # 143 at Spring Jamboree. Also to those who purchased my handmade tinplate items.

Due to the wind and low sales we will not be exhibiting again at Spring Jamboree.

However we will be having a booth at the Doodlebug Bazaar in December.

05/03/2026

Spring Jamboree is still on tomorrow from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Please come by booth # 143 for your Mothers Day gifts.

05/02/2026

Here we are at Booth # 143, Wilbur Square park, Spring Jamboree, Boulder City.

Please come by to get your Mothers Day gift.

04/29/2026

Getting ready for Spring Jamboree this Saturday and Sunday at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.

Here are some of the items I will have at booth # 143.

Please come by for your handcrafted tinware items for Mother’s Day.

04/23/2026

Am working on some bases for my punched tin sconces. Will have some with hearts for Mothers Day.

Please come by spot # 143 to see these and more of my hand crafted tinplate creations.

Spring Jamboree, May 2-3, 2026, Wilbur Square across from the Post Office in Boulder City,NV.

04/22/2026

The Spring Jamboree is coming up on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd.

Please come to Booth 143 to see my handmade tin creations. I will have numerous items including several hand punched tin lanterns.

04/14/2026

Just completed two large punched tin lanterns with special CBA and Blacksmith features on them.

Taking them to the California Blacksmith Association spring conference in Vista, California.

One of them will be put into the auction and the other is for sale.

Also bringing two smaller punched tin lanterns, including one with a translucent Mica door.


03/26/2026

This was on my walk this morning. Amazing how God’s beauty is all around us!