Blacksmithing - Half day taster

Description

Spend a half day in the forge learning the basics of blacksmithing. Learn to manage a fire, use a hammer & reshape glowing hot metal. This course is designed to help you understand more about this ancient craft, and how tools and fire are used to manipulate steel. During this course we will cover the following: - An introduction to the forge, workshop and tools. - Learn how to light and maintain a Japanese style forge. - Safety. - Learning to use basic tools and techniques, that will then be used to create your own pieces of hand forged steel work to take home. This is a one on one course where I will instruct and guide you at every step. All PPE is provided, as well as hot drinks. You will be working with temperatures exceeding 1000c in a small space, so care must be taken and appropriate safety must be followed, however, it is generally quite safe in the forge, as long as you are careful and follow guidance. All PPE is provided, including gloves when necessary, safety glasses, and a leather apron. You are required to wear cotton or denim trousers, closed boots or shoes, and ideally a long sleeve cotton shirt. Please do not wear synthetic clothing, as it melts under contact with heat or sparks and is not safe in this environment. If you wear unsuitable clothing we cannot continue with the course. As my workshop is relatively small, I only offer my courses on a one to one basis and you must be fit and healthy and able to deal with some heat, dust and noise. On the day please bring suitable clothing as mentioned above, lunch and water. I will provide hot drinks and snacks. Availability is a little limited so please feel free to contact me via the 'Message the tutor' button.

What's included in the price?

- Instruction. - Safety. - PPE. - Hot drinks. - Snacks.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Arashi Forge

with Craft Courses since 2026

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Forge based in North Devon, offering Blacksmithing, Bladesmithing & jewellery making courses on a one to one basis.