Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing students at work
One Day
Be a blacksmith for the day! Spend a day
in a fully equipped forge learning about the workshop and practicing
basic blacksmithing techniques. After covering health and safety
procedures in the forge you will be shown the tools, equipment and how
to light and use the forge. You will cover basic metallurgy; iron,
steel and non-ferrous; will work the metal at different temperatures;
and will learn how to judge the heat of the metal by it's colour. You
will also get to work on an anvil and swage block, learn pointing, curling
and forge welding.
Spend the morning practicing these techniques
and in the afternoon you will be able to put all these processes together
to create your own forged metal work to take home.
"First class! An interesting and informative
insight into blacksmithing." Phillip, Shaftesbury
"A thotoughly enjoyable day run at a good pace." Simon,
Romsey
"A grand day out!" John, Gillingham
There are only four places on each course,
allowing you to progress at your own pace and work with our blacksmith,
Salt. Salt has run his own workshop and forge, and displayed work
in many galleries and several exhibitions.
Blacksmithing day cost
£88.00 including materials
Next course dates
- Saturday 27th September 2008
- Saturday 29th Novemebr 2008
- Saturday 24th January 2009
- Saturday 28th Februray 2009
Booking
Please contact us to request a place
on a course.
Evening Classes
From experienced tuition for begginers, to workshop space, forge,
tools and a watchful eye for would-be blacksmiths. Our Wednesday
evening class is perfect for you to develop your blacksmithing skills,
and create new pieces.
Blacksmithing evening cost
£185.00 including VAT and materials for six weeks
Next course dates
Six weeks start when four students are
ready. The centre will advise and organise dates.
Booking
Please contact us to request a place
on a course.
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