Forged Iron Cauldron **

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Teacher: Edvards Puciriuss

Edvards Puciriuss is originally from Latvia but has been living in Tallinn, Estonia for nearly 20 years. Edvards is known as an artist blacksmith, armourer and corsleter, descending from a family with long traditions of blacksmithing. He is well known for making replicas and reconstructions of historical armour, as well as making historical chain armour, weapons and jewellery.

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He started blacksmithing at the age of 15, when he started studies of blacksmithing at the Riga Vocational Crafts School. In 2021, he graduated from the UT Viljandi Culture Academy with a degree in metalwork. Now Edvards continues his studies at the UT Viljandi Culture Academy, obtaining Master’s degree in Creative Applications of Cultural Heritage. Edvards works as a vocational teacher of blacksmithing at Tallinn Kopli Vocational School and is a guest lecturer at UT Viljandi Culture Academy. Edvards is actively involved in historical re-enactment, both as a maker and as co-creator of the process. Being a re-enactor, he pays attention to even the smallest details, going deep into the chosen period and staying true to the chosen era and region while combining and making the clothing, armour, weapons and commodities.

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During the workshop, participants will forge a small iron cauldron based on North European Viking Age and Medieval examples. The iron cauldrons were usually made of a number of sheet iron panels that were riveted together. Traditional blacksmithing techniques and tools will be used.

The goal is to create fully functional cauldrons. We will use hot and cold forging, chiseling, filing, riveting, blackening techniques in the process. Most of the work will be done using handtools, metal heating will be done on open fire.

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The participation fee includes all the necessary materials and tools needed for the workshop. Accessories, materials and equipment used during the course: sheets of steel, iron rivets, safety goggles, aprons, leather gloves, etc. During the workshop, participants should wear clothes made from natural, non-synthetic fibres, and footwear should protect the whole foot. The clothes can become dirty during work.
The course is recommended for participants with basic knowledge of metalwork and forging.

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