All courses start at 9.00 am with coffee/tea and biscuits.  

Richard will outline the format for the day, talking through health and safety, followed by an introduction to the facilities.  

YOUR EXPECTATIONS 

As a blacksmith for a day, participants will experience working in a modern blacksmithing workshop, Richard will quickly put participants at their ease sharing his personal history to become an award winning Master Blacksmith.

THE BIT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR - DEMONSTRATION

• Richard will give a short demonstration of making a fairly simple Item for you to copy.
• Fully explaining the function of the variety of tools
• As well as the techniques used in the making of the item.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

• You’re underway! 
• Working within a small group of up to five people, but at your own pace. 
• Richard will be on hand, at your side to give tips and encouragement, just when they are needed, you will not be left to struggle with any of the processes.  
• Yes, it will be hard, at first, but through the day the new skills you are learning will become easier.
• You will work at your own pace using traditional blacksmithing tools such as hammers and tongs, heating the metal to an orange colour in a charcoal fire or gas furnace to then hammering the hot, relatively soft metal, into various shapes, forms and sizes, working with the various hand hammers on an anvil.
• You will have the opportunity to work on the powerful blacksmithing machines, for which you will have full instruction
  
• As Richard will tell you, you are in his working environment, to ‘be him’ for a day! 

THE BEST BIT! 

• Your individual forged pieces and projects made during the course are yours to keep and take home to ‘Wow’ family and friends.

• WELL DONE!  YOU’VE ACHIEVED YOUR GOAL

• CLICK HERE to see previous students finished 
• CLICK HERE to view more amazing work created by Course attendees. Also be prepared to be Inspired by Richard’s work 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS or CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT US

What do I wear?

A LONG SLEEVED SHIRT or T-SHIRT made of natural fibre not manmade fibre. This will protect you from any stray spark or hot coal

LONG TROUSERS/JEANS made of natural fibre NOT manmade fibre.  These will protect you from any stray spark or hot coal.   DO NOT WEAR SHORTS

STURDY FOOTWEAR such as hiking boots, trainers.   These will protect you from any stray spark or hot coal.   It’s important to wear comfortable footwear as you will be on your feet most of the day.  DO NOT WEAR SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS 

What do I need to bring with me?

A packed lunch.  

WE PROVIDE water and other beverages.  It’s important to keep hydrated throughout the day.  Hydration is essential for proper muscle function and helps to avoid cramps.

Do I need to bring safety equipment? 

We provide SAFETY GLASSES (these must be worn at all times).   We provide SAFETY GLOVES.   If you have your own safety equipment please feel free to use these.