Just for Fun – 5 Hours
- Flexible Booking
- E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Flexible Booking
E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Our 5-hour workshop is perfect for individuals, couples, or groups of friends and family.
- Pick from a variety of different design options
- Leave with your ironwork created by your own hands
- All vouchers are valid for 18 months
- Available 7 days a week running twice a day
Join us for an exciting 5-hour blacksmithing experience!
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice various blacksmithing techniques in a hands-on, creative environment. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, you’ll have the chance to craft something special for yourself, your home, or your garden.
Choose from a curated selection of project ideas on our inspiration board, and let your creativity flow as you forge your very own ironwork piece. It’s a fun, fulfilling experience that combines learning with artistry—perfect for anyone looking to explore the craft of blacksmithing or fancy’s a day out!
This is the perfect induction to blacksmithing for all ages, hand forging something practical or decorative to show off to your friends!
The price of this booking covers one person making one unique item of your choosing during a 5-hour session. Children from the age of 7 years old are welcoming to take part in our experience day workshop. All children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
We welcome groups of friends to come and take part together, simply adjust the number of people when making your booking.
If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipient to a 5-hour ‘Just for Fun’ session.
(The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements).
Be sure to dress accordingly, remembering that in the colder months it can get pretty chilly inside the workshop, despite the fires! Please wear long trousers and suitable footwear.
Make sure you follow the guidance on our website and what’s sent to you ahead of the event. And always listen to the instructions of our expert team on the day.
1 When you arrive
On arrival, you’ll be signed in and introduced to the smith who will talk through the course step-by-step and help you select which design you would like to make. We’ll discuss what you want to achieve for the day before providing you with protective equipment and a safety briefing.
2 Firing up the forge
The forge will have been lit and heating up before you arrive, so it’s ready to go! You will get an introduction on how to control and maintain the fire of the forge to a forging heat.
3 Selecting what to forge
Forging isn’t as easy as it may look! Our expert team will work with you to help you decide what to make during the session, by showing you examples of what can be achieved in the time. You’ll be given the flexibility to stamp your own design on your piece, making it totally unique to you! You can see the list of possible options on our ‘before your visit’ guide!
4 Learn a range of techniques
- Forging a taper with a good old-fashioned hammer and anvil.
- Drawing out metal to a point, often used in handles, pokers, candle sticks and the Viking knife.
- Rounding, taking square steel and forging the corners in.
- Scrolling, which is a beautiful example of how fine and delicate blacksmithing can be. Rolling the end of a piece of steel, that is usually tapered for a decorative finish. This technique is versatile and is employed on a wide range of items such as the snail, hanging basket bracket and Viking knife!
- Twisting, another decorative technique to give your work flair. This involves heating the steel and twisting it around.
- Texturing, which is used to refine your work and make it really stand out. You will use texturing tools to planish the surface of your work to make it truly unique. This is often used on the candle sticks and boot scraper.
5 Photo Time
It’s great fun working alongside one another and crafting something unique! Once the forging is complete, it’s time to pose for those all-important photos at our wooden stage!
