Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

Description

You will create and forge a variety of large sculptural metal flowers to decorate your garden which will last all year round! Once the fires are lit and the health and safety chat is out of the way, we will get straight down to the business of hammering some hot steel. Please be aware there is a some heavy hammering work to be done due to the thickness of the steel in the flowers. The day is fully hands-on and as well as learning the basic principles of blacksmithing, you will make two unique items to take home with you. Techniques for tapering, hole punching, splitting and riveting will be covered. The Forge workshop is situated in the rural outskirts of Yarm, between Darlington and Northallerton so is easily accessible from the A1 or A19. Adrian Wood is a university graduate with a degree in fine art sculpture from The University of London. A chance visit to a forge gave Adrian Wood his first taste of blacksmithing. He recalls; ”From the first moment I hit the hot steel I knew what I wanted to do.” Please note that due to our insurance restrictions we are not able to take any participants under the age of 18 years. Due to the nature of our workshop, we do not recommend participants bring any guests with them that wish to observe the day. We do not have the facilities or space to accommodate people that are not taking part in the activity. Please do message us via the 'message the tutor' button if you have any specific requirements.

What's included in the price?

All Courses include materials. PPE will be provided but please wear sturdy shoes/boots and old clothes. No Fleeces, please. A good hearty vegetarian lunch is provided and we try where possible to use locally sourced produce. Teas, coffee and refreshments are in a constant supply. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance and we shall endeavour to meet them.

Cancellation policy

Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Maker

A W Artist Blacksmiths

with Craft Courses since 2012

Message the tutor

Adrian Wood artist blacksmith is a university graduate with a degree in fine art sculpture from The University of London. A chance visit to a blacksmith's forge gave Adrian Wood his first taste of blacksmithing. He recalls; ”From the first moment I hit the hot steel I knew what I wanted to do.” The Forge workshop is situated in the rural outskirts of Yarm, between Darlington and Northallerton so is easily accessible from the A1 or A19.