Beginners Blacksmithing
Join us for a hands-on, one-day blacksmithing experience from 10am to 5pm, designed especially for complete beginners. This course is the perfect introduction to the world of blacksmithing.
You’ll spend the day learning how to shape hot steel through a series of fun, practical projects, while getting to grips with eight core forging techniques and becoming confident with essential tools.
From your very first hammer strike, you’ll be forging, learning, and having a truly smashing time!
We always start with an easy warm-up project to help you get comfortable at the forge, before moving on to more challenging pieces that build your skills.
Our project selection changes every few months, so there’s always something new to enjoy — but the techniques you learn remain consistent.
Most students complete around three projects during the day, and some groups manage even more!
Example Projects
Warm-ups may include:
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Coat hooks
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Keyrings
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Tea-light holders
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Bracelets or pendants inspired by historical designs
Broaches
Challenge projects may include:
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Leaf & vine bottle openers
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Herb choppers
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Letter openers
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Door pulls
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Coffee scoops
Animal sculptures, such as birds, dogs, cats, snails, snakes
simple motifs such as feathers, leaves, shells etc, incorporated into another challenge piece
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Fire pokers, rakes, or toasting forks
Course Details
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Price: £165 per person (public course)
Duration: 10am–5pm
Minimum age: 11 years (please check out our FAQ page for guidance on suitability)
Private experiences available upon enquiry
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Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
We change the projects around every few months, and certain challenges are no available to under 18s (apologies, no sharp edges for youngsters!). If you're wanting to have a bash as letter openers or herb choppers and are lucky enough to look under 25, please don't be offended if we ask to see an Id. This is to comply with UK knifelaw.
You will need:
-Sturdy boots and forge safe clothing- please check out our clothing guide or get in touch for further guidance! You will want a backpack to take your forged treasures home with you in!
-A packed lunch, or plan to visit a nearby eatery. There is a Greggs and McDonalds just across the street.
Our forge has a kitchenette with microwave, kettle, sink etc, and we provide tea, coffee, biscuits, crisps and squash for all participants.
