Metal courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

One Day Blacksmithing Course with artist blacksmith Julian Wadsworth Dates are flexible so please get in touch by selecting 'chat with the maker'. This covers introduction to the forge, basic forging techniques and a chance to make a simple forged item such as a poker, toasting fork, hooks, coat rack, bottle opener, hanging basket bracket, bird feeder, lantern holder, griddle, candle holder, etc The studio workshop is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and everyone with an interest in blacksmithing and forge-work is welcome. The course is ran on a one...

This course is run on a one to one basis or one to two if you would like to come with a friend. £250 for one person. The course is designed to give the beginner a good grounding in welding theory and practice, typical welding joints and application. Lots of practical training using mostly the MIG welding process, with Stick (arc) welding and Gas welding if there is time or if applicable to your needs. The course takes you through welding in the downhand, horizontal vertical, vertical and overhead welding...

Two Day Blacksmithing Course with artist blacksmith Julian Wadsworth Dates are flexible so please get in touch to book. This course runs over two days from 10am to 6pm each day. The 2 day course starts with an introduction to the forge, basic forging techniques and a chance to make a simple forged item such as a poker, toasting fork,hooks,coat rack,boot scraper,hanging basket bracket,bottle opener,bird feeder,lantern holder, griddle ,candle holder,etc The studio workshop is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and everyone with an interest in blacksmithing and forge-work is welcome....

Traditional Blacksmithing one day tuition run by an award winning blacksmith with over 20 years hand forging experience. Students choose their own project to work on (within reason). Firebird forge is located in the heart of one of the oldest private estates in the south east and to the back of the forge is the woods where the stories of AA.Milne were set (The Hundred Acre Wood). The forge is in a 1500 square foot former dairy and has 6 individual forging stations with anvils and hand tools, along with...

Blacksmithing day with tutors Iain Jones & Dave Southgate This one day course will introduce you to basic forging & blacksmithing techniques. You will make a small number or items which may include a letter opener, s or wall hook & fire poker You will learn practical tips & techniques on: • selecting metal • heat treating metal • basic forging techniques • basic finishing techniques • grinding • forming twists, curls & scrolls • drawing out metal • use of the anvil & hammers • annealing • shaping hot...

This one day Bladesmithing workshop with Iain Jones & Dave Southgate will introduce you the skills required to make a blade. It is useful, but not essential, if you have had some basic blacksmithing experience as you will be able to progress at s slightly more advanced level. You will learn practical tips & techniques on: • selecting metal • heat treating metal • basic forging techniques • basic finishing techniques • grinding • forming twists, curls & scrolls • drawing out metal • use of the anvil & hammers...

Please note, current dates are for the last part of 2021, I hope to add more dates as Covid is hopefully controlled, and Government guidance allows. Our blacksmith experience day is held at our forge dating from the 1830s, which is located in the London Museum of Water and Steam in Kew. The classes will have a maximum of three students. The day will start at 10am with a 9.45 arrival time. There will be approximately 60 minutes for lunch, and the day will finish at approximately 4.30.pm. The student...

This workshop will span two days, a few weeks apart. The date you book will be the date of your first session; the date of your second session will be exactly 3 weeks later (e.g. if you choose Wednesday 13th January, your second session will be Wednesday 3rd February. Thursday 14th January is paired with 4th February). I will send you a confirmation before you complete your booking. The first day will be dedicated to making the ring wax (the blue model in the pictures). We’ll size the ring so...

Please note is is with great regret as we have entered tier three thanks to Covid 19 once again, so the consequence's are we have had no option but to cancel all courses until further notice. I can assure everybody that has booked dates they will be rescheduled and given priority when re-booking & everybody that has bought a voucher your money is safe. Should you have any concerns please feel free to contact me directly. Kind Regards David Brumwell. We are still running our courses but due to the...

3hr course for beginners Course Time 9.30am - 12.30pm Learn how to make a decorative silver pendant necklace. Suitable for complete beginners and those with a little experience. You will learn how to make a decorative sterling silver necklace, which you'll be able to wear on your way home! You will learn how to cut metal, form, solder, apply texture and finish a necklace. You may make a unique design if you wish to. The class will be run by Martin Drury MA(RCA). Lincoln School of Jewellery is the product...