Blacksmithing - an introduction to the forge
Two days of heating and beating
Taught by Rich Jones
http://heatandbeat.co.uk
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Suitable for beginners to experienced blacksmiths
This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs +
Over this two day course, award winning blacksmith Rich Jones will introduce you to the forge and the elementary techniques of blacksmithing. Using basic forging techniques, you will make a simple fire poker on day one, learning the skills needed to twist and flare your metal.
On day two, you will apply your new ironwork skills to a simple design of your own... you could make a candle stick or a bird feeder, a door handle or a door knocker... the choice is yours.
You will be asked to send a few design ideas before the course, giving Rich a chance to think about how best you achieve your project.
SEE COURSE COSTS BELOW
Postponed due to COVID-19
COURSE COSTS
£240 - Tuition fees (plus approx £25 for steel, depending on what you choose to make)
£8 per night - Basic wild camping in Wernog wildflower meadow
Click here to see what facilities we have.
Tea, coffee and simple lunch - included in course price
Breakfast & evening meals - not included in costs.
We have an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven for cooking evening meals. We recommend campers take turns to cook in pairs with a kitty of approximately £6 each per day for ingredients... we can shop for you!
Stories from our students
This is the first time we have run this course so we hope you will create your own stories
