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Damascene Inlay and Metalwork Apprenticeship

A six-week hands-on apprenticeship in damascene steel inlay, copperwork and traditional metal finishing in a working Damascus workshop.

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A six-week hands-on apprenticeship in damascene steel inlay, copperwork and traditional metal finishing in a working Damascus workshop.

What you will get out of it

Safe use of hand tools and a small forge, wire and sheet preparation, cutting and setting inlay, polishing and finishing, and workshop housekeeping.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: workshop safety, tools and materials. Weeks 3-4: cutting, engraving and inlay practice. Weeks 5-6: a completed piece from design to finish.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in Damascus
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 100 hours
Schedule
Four sessions a week, 08:00 to 13:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 1 March 2027
Ends
Sunday 11 April 2027
Meeting point
Workshop gate, Bab Sharqi, Damascus

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Narrow cobbled lanes and historic thresholds; the workshop itself is step-free.

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Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/sy — checked 16 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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