Chris The Smith

Contact name: Chris Hughes

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Solihull

Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Four

1 day

Next date: 9th Dec 2025

(1)

£399.00

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Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

1 day

Next date: 9th Dec 2025

(131)

£199.00

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Solihull

Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Two

1 day

Next date: 9th Dec 2025

(15)

£299.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Oct 25'

Matt reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"I recently spent a day at Chris's forge in a one-on-one session. I'd previously done a day long knife-making course at a different venue, but I found I came away with a lot more new information and new skills from the personal instruction provided here. Chris is very patient, knowledgeable, and happy to answer any questions. The day involved making a piece that covered a number of key blacksmithing skills. We followed a structured process to complete the work, where Chris would use template pieces, carefully explain the next stage, show me how to do it, then watch while I followed along. I felt supported throughout the day, and we were able to correct a few minor mistakes in my work, where Chris would give a detailed instruction of where I'd gone wrong, and how I could fix things. The forge was very well-equipped, and felt as safe as possible under the circumstances. I had 100% of Chris's focus for the whole day, and we had enough time to make a number of pieces. Highly recommended."

10 Sep 25'

Dan reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Absolutely fantastic day with Chris! He really knows his craft and imparts his knowledge almost as effortlessly as he shapes metal. It has certainly ignited a spark in me to further develop this skill (pun intended)."

28 Aug 25'

Phill Akehurst reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"I had a great day with Chris learning new techniques while having fun . He is very knowledgeable about his trade and I found it very good at explaining the process required to produce an end product "

27 Jul 25'

James Dutka reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Four

"Most amazing day spent with Chris and my family. Learning some of the craft of Blacksmithing. Great experience. Very knowledgeable host. His dedication to the art is commendable and makes for a great lesson. Highly recommend booking in a full day course and have fun while learning."