Make Your Own Cymbal
Gift Experience
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DRUMMERS! Make your own cymbal under the guidance of Dave Collingwood, one of the world's leading cymbalsmiths.
Visit me here in Bristol to learn traditional hand-hammering and lathing techniques and walk away with a unique, handmade, professional-quality cymbal.
If buying as a gift and you’re unsure which to purchase, choose the 16” Crash option. If the recipient wishes to opt for a different size and/or style of cymbal, this can be arranged later very easily.
After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions of how to book and my contact details should you have any further questions.
If you’d like me to prepare a personalised voucher, please don’t hesitate to CONTACT ME, I’d be happy to oblige.
Don’t forget the Gift Card option too!
Gift Card
The perfect gift for drummers - choose a gift amount to put towards any of the available courses. Multiple gift cards can be used together.
Spend a session with Dave Collingwood, one of the world's leading cymbalsmiths, making your own cymbal.
Visit me here in Bristol to learn traditional hand-hammering and lathing techniques and walk away with a unique, handmade, professional-quality cymbal.
Dates and details will be arranged at your convenience.
Buy any 2 cymbals for 25% off the cheapest.
Shipping is free worldwide.
Buy any 2 cymbals for 25% off the cheapest. Shipping is free worldwide.
From the new batch of prototypes. Dark, explosive but easy to control & conduct. Play with a hand slap, build with fingertips or use a stick for a full, trashy crash sound.
Extremely thin with a raw & wavy edge - an intentional characteristic to achieve the structure and response required.
Discount price to clear and to make way for the next batch of prototypes as I develop the concept.
From the new batch of prototypes. A bit tighter and more dry. Play with a hand slap, build with fingertips or use a stick for an old-school splash vibe.
Extremely thin with a raw & wavy edge - an intentional characteristic to achieve the structure and response required.
Discount price to clear and to make way for the next batch of prototypes as I develop the concept.
Handmade by myself from upcycled cymbal remnants, each bookmark has its own unique pattern of hand-hammering and lathing.
Cut, drilled and finished entirely by hand in my workshop in Bristol, UK. A durable finishing wax coating protects the metal and the pages of your book.
Personalisation is available with a laser marked message, please contact me to discuss.
Buy any 2 cymbals for 25% off the cheapest.
Shipping is free worldwide.
Buy any 2 cymbals for 25% off the cheapest. Shipping is free worldwide.
FAQ
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Yes!
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Not at all! Any and all welcome. I teach and run experiences for people of all abilities, from those brand new to working with their hands, all the way through to established pros looking for new inspiration.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly.
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Yes, health & safety is my top priority throughout the session.
Please contact me directly if you have any specific questions or concerns.
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Absolutely! My workshop is big and comfortable with plenty of space for family members and/or friends to watch and take advantage of the high speed Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities.
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Yes, please contact me to discuss this. I usually have plenty of cymbal blanks in stock but may need to order specifically, so the more notice you can give, the better. But yes - all sizes & styles of cymbal can be made, no idea too wacky!
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The 16” Crash option is the best starting point, or you can buy & combine gift cards.
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Yes! Participants are always very pleasantly surprised with the outcome - I pride myself on being able to help elevate the craft while helping you make a professional level cymbal.
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No, everything is provided - the raw material and tools to turn it into a shiny new cymbal, as well as all necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
If you wish to bring cymbals as reference - please do!
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Only the best Turkish B20 bronze cymbal blanks. Tried & tested for centuries and the alloy of choice for all of the highest-level cymbals.
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Yes, I ask that a parent / guardian be present for the duration of the session. So far, my youngest participant was 11 years old and had a great time making a great cymbal!
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Absolutely, people often come to make full sets, please contact me to discuss it and we can work together to make it happen.
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Sorry but no, my workshop is situated above a furniture makers’ workshop, up two flights of stairs.
Please contact me directly with any access issues or requirements.
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Yes! The Make Your Own Cymbal session is designed as a standalone experience, but you’ll learn a lot about how the metal is worked to produce sound.
If you wish to dive further into the craft, I teach cymbal makers all over the world.
I run one-to-one classes online via Zoom, in-person here in Bristol or anywhere in the world at your own premises. I teach beginners and pros, and adapt my teaching methods to each student.
Please contact me to enquire further, or sign up for the FREE 30 minute Zoom session which acts as a consultation to see how my teaching can work for you.
Contact Me
Use the form to ask me about custom cymbals, training options, event bookings or anything else!