Blacksmith courses and experiences at forges around the UK. These hands-on workshops show you the art of blacksmithing using traditional forging techniques and tools. From metal key fobs to knives, you'll be smithing something practical or decorative to take home with you. Blacksmith experiences FAQs...
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Oldfield Forge Experience Days
- Hosted by Oldfield Forge Blacksmith near Hereford
- Learn how to forge metal to make your own piece
- All the instruction & materials you need included
- A lovely family-run forge in the countryside
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Axe Forging & Throwing for Two
- Make axes at Oldfield Forge in Hereford
- Take them axe-throwing afterwards!
- Aim at custom-built targets on site
- These vouchers are for two people
Blacksmith Course Kent
- Learn the art of blacksmithing in Kent
- Hosted by award-winning blacksmith Michael
- Full day courses with a max of four pupils
- Make three metal-work creations to take home
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Blacksmith Experience Day Peak District
- A full-day blacksmithing course in the Peak District
- Purpose-built forge near the village of Elton
- Hosted by expert blacksmiths Jessica, Phil and Tim
- Create a forged metal piece to take home with you
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Dragon Making Weekend
- Make an amazing forged metal dragon
- Your dragon is 2ft tall with a 2ft wingspan!
- Course runs over two days near Reading
- Take your dragon home with you
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Hammer Forging Experience for Two Hereford
- A one-day hammer making course
- At Oldfield Forge in Hereford
- Design & make your hammer
- Use your hammer for all those DIY jobs!
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Sword Making Workshop in the Yorkshire Dales
- A full-day sword making workshop
- At the traditional forge in Grassington
- Hosted by skilled bladesmith Richard
- Be prepared to get stuck in!
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Blacksmith Experience Day Berkshire
- One-day introductory blacksmith courses
- At Anvil Forge near Reading, Berkshire
- Hosted by a talented team of blacksmiths
- Make a fire poker & a piece personal to you
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Two Day Axe Making Course Birchington
- A two-day axe making course
- At Quex park in North Kent
- Hosted by artisan blacksmith Spike
- Handcraft your axe & handle
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One Day Dagger Forging Course
- A dagger forging experience
- Spend the day at Oldfield Forge
- Hand-forge a decorative dagger
- Vouchers to attend solo or as a duo
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Knife Making Classes Yorkshire Dales
- One & two-day knife making classes
- At the forge in Grassington in the Dales
- Hosted by talented blacksmith Richard
- Make a Damascus knifeto take home
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Blacksmith Experience Days Northamptonshire
- Half & full-day blacksmith experiences
- Hosted by artist blacksmith Kelly
- At the Old Dairy farm near Northampton
- Create a forged metal piece to take home with you
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Knife Making & Bladesmith Courses Berkshire
- Bladesmithing& knifemakingnear Reading
- One-day Viking knife courses
- Two-day Chef's knife courses
- Lovely forge, great people, fab tuition!
Blacksmith Experience Day Cumbria
• Blacksmithing days in Brampton near Carlisle
• Workshops in a purpose-built teaching forge
• Learn to forge using traditional techniques & tools
• Take your hand-made forged item home with you
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Metal Sculpture Workshops Hampshire
- Learn to work metal to create sculptures
- A range of half & full-day workshops
- Hosted by skilled artist Roger in this studio
- Stunning works with wire & metal
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Forge and Feast Experience Stoke on Trent
- Make hand-forged a knife & pickle fork
- Learn traditional forging techniques
- Hosted by skilled blacksmith Genesis
- Use your utensils over lunch
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One Day Blacksmith Experience Huddersfield
- Exclusive workshops for 1 or 2 people
- Learn from artist blacksmith Owen
- All teaching is bespoke to you
- See Owen's amazing cooking collection!
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Blacksmith Courses Yorkshire Dales
- Three & five hour blacksmith courses
- Hosted by Richard in his traditional forge
- At Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales
- Forge a bespoke piece to take home
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Blacksmith Experience Day Norfolk
- Full-day blacksmithing courses in Norfolk
- Hosted by skilled craftsman Daniel
- Hand-forge your own piece to take home
- Locally sourced supplies & materials
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Blacksmithing Experience Edinburgh
- A four-hour blacksmith taster course
- Learn traditional hand-forging techniques
- Make 2 pieces to take home with you
- Hosted by Sandy in his Edinburgh forge
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Three Day Axe Making Course Kent
- A three-day course at Bushfire Forge in North Kent
- Hosted by talented smith Owen Bush
- Hand-craft two traditional axes to take home
- All the patience & support you need from Owen!
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Blacksmith Courses Essex
- Blacksmith tasters & day courses in Essex
- Learn basic blacksmith skills from an expert
- Make forged metal item(s) to take home
- Max class size two - lots of hands-on time
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Hand Forged Ring Making for Two
- Hand forge your own rings in Hereford
- Design& make a ring for each other
- Working with a highly skilled blacksmith
- Unique way to show your love for each other!
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Exclusive Blacksmith Training Staffordshire
- Visit Genesis's forge in Staffordshire
- A day of one-to-one blacksmith training
- Make several small pieces to take home
- Teaching from a very creative smithy!
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Bladesmithing Experiences Kent
• A workshop with skilled bladesmith Owen
• Hosted at his forge in Welling
• Make your own one-piece forged knife
• Group sizes kept to a maximum of 10
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Blacksmith Course Cheshire
- One-day blacksmith courses in Cheshire
- Hosted by Alex, master craftsman
- Forge a decorative hanging basket bracket
- Make a leaf-wrapped fire poker
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Axe Making Course Cumbria
- Full-day axe making course in Cumbria
- Hosted by Richard in his rural forge
- Hand-forge a Tomahawk-style axe
- Use your axe for camping, bushcraft & more!
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Blacksmith Courses near Margate
- Hosted by tool forging specialist Spike
- Farm estate venue just 15mins from Margate
- Learn to forge metal & make knives
- One and two-day courses available
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Blacksmith Forging and Tasting Experience
- An introductory session to blacksmithing
- Make your own bottle opener (or similar)
- Visit a local cider millin the afternoon
- Great day out for couples and groups
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Traditional Blacksmithing Carmarthen
• Blacksmithing courses in Carmarthenshire, Wales
• Make axes, knives, letter openers and more
• Take everything you make home with you
• A choice of three different full-day workshops
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Blacksmithing Day Date for Couples
- Blacksmith workshops for couples
- Forge a piece together to cherish
- Spend five hours at the forge
- Lots of choice of what to make
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Sword Making Experience for Two
- Sword forging course for 2 people
- At a family-run forge in Hereford
- Spend two days making your sword
- All materials & tutoring included
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Knife Making Course Cornwall
- Intensive one-day courses in Cornwall
- Forge your own all-steel knife
- Made using recycled steel
- Etch the blade with your motif or initials
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Blacksmith Experience Lancashire
- A full day course for 1 or 2 people together
- One-to-one tuition from blacksmith Colin
- Make 2 or 3 forged pieces to take home
- Expert tuition from this retired Master Farrier!
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Knife and Axe Forging Workshops Herefordshire
- Full-day workshops at Oldfield Forge
- Courses to make an axe or a knife
- Use traditional forging techniques
- Make a knife or an axe you can use!
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Three Day Sword Making Course Wales
- A three-day sword-forging course
- Hosted by Master Blacksmith Will Holland FWCB
- All materials & PPE included
- Ideal for those with some experience
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Introduction to Welding Carmarthen
- A full-day at the industrial workshop
- Learn to Arc and MIG weld metals
- Less theory, lots of hands-on welding time
- Absolutely no experience needed!
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One Day Welding Courses Essex
- One-day welding courses in Essex
- Learn MMA & MIG welding skills
- Gives confidence to do that weld yourself!
- All welding supplies & safety gear provided
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Should I buy this experience?
Who it's for
Blacksmithing is a fascinating craft. These courses are a great opportunity for those with no blacksmithing experience to work in the forge using traditional methods to create your very own piece. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you'll love it.
Who it's not for
Blacksmithing is fairly physical and these workshops are very much hands-on, so you'll need to be up for hammering the metal using a variety of tools. It's also quite a hot environment to work in.
Blacksmith experiences FAQs
- What is blacksmithing?
- What sort of things will you make on a beginner's blacksmith course?
- Will I be able to take what I make home with me?
- Do blacksmiths still exist?
- Is all the material I need provided?
- What is a forge?
- How does a blacksmith's furnace work?
- How hot does the furnace get?
- Is blacksmithing dangerous?
- How many people will be on the course?
- How does a blacksmith make knives?
- What sort of metals do blacksmiths use?
- What should I wear for a blacksmith course?
- Am I going to get dirty?
- Who invented blacksmithing?
- Do you use power tools in blacksmithing?
- What tools will I be using?
- Where can I learn blacksmithing near me?
What is blacksmithing?
Blacksmithing is the art of heating metal (wrought iron or steel), to then be able to create objects, both decorative and practical, using tools such as hammers, chisels and tongs to bend, form and cut the hot metal into the shape you want.
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What sort of things will you make on a beginner's blacksmith course?
You'll be surprised by what you can actually get to make in fairly short space of time on a blacksmith course. Typical items include hooks, letter openers, fire pokers and key fobs. More complicated pieces include woodworking tools, knives and swords.
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Will I be able to take what I make home with me?
Yes! Be it a keepsake or something that's totally practical like a kitchen knife, everything you make you will be able to take home with you as a memento of the day you learnt how to be a blacksmith!
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Do blacksmiths still exist?
Yes! Back in the 18th and 19th centuries there would have been a blacksmith in every village. That's not the case nowadays, but blacksmithing is still a profession, often with the emphasis on the artistic side, with blacksmiths carrying out commissioned work. There are also a lot of hobbyist blacksmiths and people interested in learning this traditional craft, which is why blacksmith courses and experiences exist too!
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Is all the material I need provided?
Yes. All the protective gear, the raw materials and the use of the tools is included in all blacksmithing experiences.
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What is a forge?
A blacksmith's workshop is known as a forge. The furnace or hearth of the forge is where the metal is heated. These days furnaces are powered by propane, natural gas or the more traditional coal or charcoal.
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How does a blacksmith's furnace work?
The wrought iron or steel is placed in the furnace to heat up. Once it's glowing, it's hot and soft enough to be able to be bent, cut and shaped into whatever form you want.
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How hot does the furnace get?
Red hot! A coal-fired furnace in a blacksmith's forge can easily reach 1900°C, but to forge steel for example, a temperature of around 1000°C is needed. That's extremely hot, when you think your average cooking temperature in your oven at home is 180°C!
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Is blacksmithing dangerous?
Sure you're in an environment where there is extreme heat and flames using heavy hand tools, but as long as you wear all protective gear and take all necessary precautions, you can be a safe blacksmith.
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How many people will be on the course?
With the amount of supervision required and space needed for using the forge and tools for these blacksmithing experiences, numbers are generally kept low, usually to one or two participants per tutor.
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How does a blacksmith make knives?
Knives are one of the most popular practical items for a blacksmith to make. They involve a lot of skill and work, from laboriously hammering the metal, to shaping the blade and the 'tang' (the bit that goes into the handle), before heat-treating the blade and finally grinding.
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What sort of metals do blacksmiths use?
Blacksmiths use traditional wrought iron and steel, including forging various types together.
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What should I wear for a blacksmith course?
You should wear comfortable, well-fitting casual clothing. The most important thing is your footwear. A good pair of sturdy boots is best. And think about tying long hair back or up. The blacksmiths will provide things like gloves, eye protection and aprons.
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Am I going to get dirty?
There's no denying blacksmithing is hot, sweaty and grimy, so yes you will get dirty, but that's all part of the experience!
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Who invented blacksmithing?
Evidence has been found that metal was worked as far back 1350BC in ancient Egypt. During the first Iron Age in 800-500BC, heating metal in fire and shaping it became widespread. And although the processes and materials have been developed since then, the technique is basically the same - to heat the metal and then shape to create.
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Do you use power tools in blacksmithing?
No. Artisan blacksmithing is one of the few traditional skills that has pretty much stayed as it always has been. No power tools, no robots, just humans, heat and some proper elbow grease!
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What tools will I be using?
Traditional blacksmith tools (which, of course, the blacksmith can make themselves!) include various types and sizes of hammer, chisels and tongs, with an anvil and vice. These are the basic tools needed for blacksmithing and you'll discover others such a hardy and a punch.
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Where can I learn blacksmithing near me?
Blacksmithing courses and experiences are becoming increasingly popular, with more and more forges opening up their doors to welcome beginners to learn the art of blacksmithing. Usually full-day courses, you'll find blacksmith courses near you in:
- Kent - Horsmonden
- Hereford
- Essex - Chelmsford
- Cumbria
- Wales - Carmarthen
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