Tinsmithing is a fast disappearing skill. Brisbane Tinsmith Rebecca Morgan has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to further study her trade in the UK, Canada, US and Ireland. Rebecca hopes to use her research to establish a centre for lost trades in Brisbane. | ABC Brisbane

I got to learn how to be a Tinsmith yesterday with a tutorial from one of the last remaining Traveller Tinkers, The legendary Tom McDonnell. I was there to film a proper video for the Traveller elder Oral history project I am doing with the National Museum of Ireland, but after filming the serious step by step tutorial, we decided to film one for social media where I get to make my own Saucepan/Cup. Let me tell you now, the man had the patience of a saint with me because I am the worst tinker in

20K views · 391 reactions | “I am an apprentice tinsmith. Let me tell you my story.” Discover 21st-century people practicing 18th-century trades. Meet our tinsmiths: bit.ly/2IcTaFh | Colonial Williamsburg | Facebook

This cafe in Freo is tucked into a vintage automotive restoration business. The @tinsmith_garage specialises in restoring Volkswagens, whilst also serving up some delicious coffee, food and apparel on the side. Open everyday from 6:30am-3pm, you can find these guys on Stack Street in Fremantle. | Perth is OK