Blacksmithing Course

Product Code : IRBLABL

Experience a day as Blacksmith with Golden Moments. We offer a range of courses throughout the year in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Courses are aimed at the novice, as well as being suitable for those with some experience of basic forging who wish to improve. Using a traditional coke-hearth, hammer and anvil, you will try most of the techniques of the craft, via a range of well-designed exercises. Please do not hesitate and book your Blacksmithing Course today!

The Experience

All Blacksmithing Courses start with a session of nail-making followed by a demo of the days “assignment”. After this you will get working, aiming at getting as much time in at the anvil as possible. Each Blacksmithing Course comes with a work sheet which goes through the various stages of making, materials, measurements etc - though there is not much time for reading... it’s all about swinging a hammer! There is always a line-up of projects to get stuck in to; depending on your level of skill you will complete one or more items.

The nature and intensity of the craft draws everybody in, and as the day progresses each will have made a few mistakes, but have also achieved more than they thought possible. This creates a great atmosphere within the group.... playing with fire, hot steel and hammers is great fun!

Vital Information

Price includes all materials and refreshments only. Lunch can be purchased at the café. Alternatively bring your own pack lunch. Depending on the weather we choose to eat either at the picnic table outside or at the café. Note the café is only open April-October; Nov-March lunch must be brought. Once the Blacksmithing Course has been booked it is impossible to change date and time. To partake in the Blacksmithing Course, you should be at least 17+. There are beginners and advanced courses available. Please make sure to choose the appropriate level to avoid disapointment (instructions will follow after redeeming the voucher).

The Weather

The Blacksmithing Course is not dependant on the weather.

Session Length

This great gift experience is available all year round. Blacksmithing Courses take place on Saturdays between 10am - 5pm. Some Advance Blacksmithing Courses between 10am - 6pm.