Blacksmithing Experience Day

This course is aimed at beginners to give you an introduction into the world of blacksmithing.

During your time with us, you will be manufacturing your very own small-scale decorative item to take home with you at the end of the day.

This course is aimed at beginners to give you an introduction into the world of blacksmithing. During your time with us, you will be manufacturing your own small-scale decorative item to take home with you at the end of the day.

Whilst manufacturing your piece you will learn how to:

• Control a solid fuel forge
• Perform the traditional techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries:
• Forging: drawing out, upsetting
• Forming: bending, twisting
• Cutting: chiselling, punching
• Joining: fire welding, riveting

Industry Equipment

This is an industry-focused programme, during which you will learn using industry-standard welding equipment.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment:

• Steel toecap boots
• Clothes made of non-synthetic fibres
• A notebook and pen

Welding Gauntlets and an EW Welding helmet will be provided.

Course Cost

£150

• Good eyesight and physical steadiness are required to safely partake in this course.
• Learners must be 16 years of age or older to attend this course.