Introduction to Blacksmithing

Course location: Parmenter Forge

Course dates: Saturdays, see course calendar

Course time: 9:30 - 4pm 

Price: £195

Skill level: Beginners

What’s Included

The course covers the six essential forging techniques:

• Bending (typically turning an eye)

• Drawing Down (reducing a section of steel to a point)

• Jumping Up (increasing a section of steel)

• Punching (making a hole)

• Cutting (using a hot-set or chisel)

• Fire Welding (joining two pieces of metal in the forge)

Participants will use some or all of these techniques to create a piece of work to take home.

In addition to this, you will have a fascinating insight into the history of forge work and blacksmithing.

Please Bring

Enthusiasm, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn. We will provide the rest! 

Tea, coffee and bottled water will be available throughout the day, but please bring your own lunch. Parking and toilet facilities are available on site. Please wear stout footwear, long sleeved top and preferably cotton trousers (avoid man-made fibres). All other safety equipment such as ear and eye protection and aprons will be provided.

All materials, tools and fuel will be provided.