Blacksmithing Courses
Spend a day getting tuition from Tom, our qualified Blacksmith, in his workshop in Old Newton, Suffolk. Please find all the one-day courses on offer below for up to two people. Click Contact Us to get in touch to book a course or to find out more:
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Learn the craft of blacksmithing - starting with a look at the common tools used by smiths and the techniques of the trade, and through the safe working use of a Forge to manipulate material. You will be taught how to bend metal and create unique shapes with the fire. By the end of the day, you will have produced a variety of ironwork all by your own hands and ready to take home.
£200.00 per person
Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing
Discover the sculptural possibilities of forged steel at our Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing course by twisting, bending, and shaping hot metal to create a piece of unique artwork.
£220.00 per person
Axe Making Course
Come down to the forge and make your very own axe. We will cover every aspect from basic forging techniques and hammer control, then grinding and profiling followed by heat treatment and fitting the handle so that you end up with a fully functional bearded axe that will last you a lifetime.
£220.00 per person
Viking Age Blacksmithing Course
Unleash your inner Viking with our Viking Age Blacksmithing course! You will learn to make an early medieval arrowhead and forge, heat treat and handle a Viking seax.
£220.00 per person