Metal courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

The course involves intensive practical training for one or all welding disciplines and serves as an introduction or to support a hobby. The training takes place over five days with course start dates every Monday of each week. City and Guilds certification is available if you focus on one discipline. Who should attend? The Beginners Welding is an introductory course that will teach you the foundation skills needed to start welding training. If you have little or no experience and would like to start at the beginning, equally, it is...

One-on-one 8 week Silversmithing Course. This course is aimed at beginner silversmiths. Giving you an insight into the of traditional techniques of silversmithing covering raising, forming and fabricating. Beginners - you will focus on a short project to introduce you to some key silversmithing techniques. We will focus on making a tealight holder. Intermediates - you can focus on a prescribed project by Charlotte or come with your own design that you would like advice and direction on. Options include raise a bowl; make a jug; make a box. A...

Totally spoil yourself with this indulgent 5 day, 5 night retreat in the heart of The Shropshire Hills. Each day you will have a one to one session with Rachel, followed by a studio session to practice and explore in your own time with the studio to yourself. Then an evening by the campfire and a night glamping (in a gorgeous bell tent in the summer or our fab retro caravan in the winter). The retreat will be tailored to your experience and requirements from beginners to advanced techniques. During...

This five day course provides an introduction to the art and techniques of lost wax bronze casting. Students will participate fully with the process, wax modelling, participate with their work being moulded and cast then learn and practice the metalwork and finishing skills to finish their bronze work. Basic materials including 1 kilo of Bronze are included in course fee but charged £25/kilo when used over this amount. Technician supported. All levels welcome including beginners.

This a new course for anyone who loves Dragons or 'Game of Thrones' fans who would like to make their own metal dragon. The end result is a dragon with a 2ft ( 600mm) wingspan that could possibly be converted to breathe fire or smoke. The course is run over 2 days and includes a pub lunch on the first day and a complimentary packed lunch on the second day. We will start at 9.30am on the first day and finish about 3-4ish on the second day depending on how...

A two-day knife making experience that will cover the basics of making pattern-welded steel or more commonly known as Damascus steel. Knives have of course been made by blacksmiths for hundreds of years. We are dedicated to sharing our passion, knowledge and experience of this centuries-old craft, keeping these skills and traditions alive. Our expert team will guide and support you through each process in the design and forging of your own pattern-welded knife. This package is aimed at those who do have an element of knowledge and do like...

A two-day knife making experience that will cover the basics of making pattern-welded steel or more commonly known as Damascus steel. Knives have of course been made by blacksmiths for hundreds of years. We are dedicated to sharing our passion, knowledge and experience of this centuries-old craft, keeping these skills and traditions alive. Our expert team will guide and support you through each process in the design and forging of your own pattern-welded knife. This package is aimed at those who do have an element of knowledge and do like...

A two-day ring making experience. What could be more romantic than creating your true love’s wedding band? An experience which will truly last a lifetime. Join our experienced craftsman in our blacksmithing forge which is situated in the beautiful countryside of rural Herefordshire. This is an opportunity to enjoy a truly memorable and unique experience in the creation of your very own rings! Learn the processes of forging, grinding, machining, heat treating, and finishing, whilst crafting your very own Damascus/ Pattern Welded rings. This is a two-day experience for two...

A two-day ring making experience. What could be more romantic than creating your true love’s wedding band? An experience which will truly last a lifetime. Join our experienced craftsman in our blacksmithing forge which is situated in the beautiful countryside of rural Herefordshire. This is an opportunity to enjoy a truly memorable and unique experience in the creation of your very own rings! Learn the processes of forging, grinding, machining, heat treating, and finishing, whilst crafting your very own Damascus/ Pattern Welded rings. This is a two-day experience for two...

This is an intensive but relaxing 5 day course suitable for beginners or those wanting to hone their skills. All courses will be taught personally by Philip Hodge and comprehensive notes will be given to each student. Gilding has a long and rich history and we will be spending a little time looking at the background to gilding. However we will be concentrating largely on the practical application of different gilding theories and methods , including; traditional oil gilding, traditional water gilding, modern materials and techniques, and gilding on glass....