Five Hour Garden Making Experience

  • Flexible Booking
  • E-Voucher to your Inbox
  • Valid for 18 months

  • Flexible Booking

  • E-Voucher to your Inbox

  • Valid for 18 months

If you love the idea of our Three-Hour Garden Workshop but would like a little more time to create something bigger, our Five-Hour Garden Experience is the perfect choice.

What’s included
  • Take home your very own handmade ironwork for the garden
  • Children from the age of 7 years old can take part
  • All vouchers are valid for 18 months
  • Available 7 days a week

Perfect for garden enthusiasts of all ages, this hands-on workshop offers a truly memorable experience. Whether you’re treating yourself, enjoying a creative day out with family, or giving a unique gift to a friend, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that adds charm and personality to any garden or home.

With extra time at the forge, you’ll be able to work on larger or more detailed projects and really develop your skills. This extended session gives you the freedom to create larger, more decorative pieces, allowing extra time to refine your design and craft something truly special for your home or garden. During your Five-Hour Garden Experience, you’ll have the time and freedom to create slightly larger and more intricate projects. Choose from charming options such as:

  • A decorative bird feeder

  • A striking poppy sculpture

  • Wind Chime

  • A delicate hummingbird sculpture

 

The ideal first course for everyone. Perfect for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes. We welcome participants aged 7+, making it a great activity for children and adults alike.

The price of this booking covers one person making one unique item of your choosing during a five-hour session. Working together on a piece is recommended for younger children. Children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements)

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 three-hour ‘Garden Making’ session.

Our online booking system is easy to use and allows you to choose a time and date that suits you. Once confirmed, you will receive an email with all the details you need, as well as an important form to complete.
The Forge is open all year round, seven days a week. Our online booking system will show you the availability in real time. Please be aware that weekends should be booked well in advance!
Our experience day packages are physically demanding and have the potential for minor injury. Therefore, please seek advice from your doctor or our booking team if you’re unsure.

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

Each piece offers its own range of techniques, and some provide more learning opportunities than others. If your goal is to develop a wider set of techniques rather than focus on completing a specific piece, please speak to the team.

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!

Metal wind chimes
Humming Bird Sculpture
Metal poppy sculpture
Metal bird feeder
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