Blacksmithing Day (inc. Forge Induction)

About this course

Participants work with steel bar at the forge to make a personalised bottle opener that combines functional and decorative elements. Instruction covers traditional forging processes including tapering, drawing out and twisting, followed by sealing the finished piece with hot wax. The course also includes a forge induction. On completion, participants can book the forge for their own blacksmithing projects.

What you'll learn

• Apply tapering, drawing out and twisting techniques to steel
• Use a forge, hammer and anvil to shape hot metal
• Produce a functional bottle opener using traditional forging processes
• Seal a finished metal object with hot wax

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners seeking an introduction to forge work. The activities involve physically demanding work with heavy equipment, so participants are advised to be fit and well.

• Includes practical work at a hot forge
• Requires use of heavy equipment

Before you go

• Blacksmithing is physically demanding and involves heavy equipment; participants are advised to be fit and well.
• The course includes a forge induction, after which participants can book the forge for personal blacksmithing projects.