Introduction to Blacksmithing
8 March, 10 April, 14 June, 18 July, 4 October: enjoy a full day course getting to grips with the basics of blacksmithing.
- Booking essential
After that all important chat about safety you'll get straight to work, learning to hammer metal to a point and spread it. You'll start by making a simple poker and move on to hooks and various other items. You'll get to take home everything you make at the end of the course. This course is suitable for beginners, no prior blacksmithing experience is needed. For those who already have experience with blacksmithing we run an intermediate course - see our events listings for details.
Your tutor is David Gregory, an experienced master blacksmith whose work includes original commissions and a wide range of restoration projects. David also occasionally takes commissions for film and television productions. This course is limited to six participants to allow everyone plenty of time with the course tutor.
Our Introduction to Blacksmithing course takes place on 8 March, 10 April, 14 June, 18 July and 4 October. There will be a break for lunch and a mess room to eat lunch in, alternatively there is an on-site café. Tea and coffee provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £235.00 |
| Concession Under 25s | £175.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for those 14 and over. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
The Heritage and Rural Skills Centre is in Coleshill village. Follow signs for the Coleshill Estate Office for the car park and look out for signs directing you to the forge.
- What to bring and wear
All tools and materials included. Aprons and safety glasses are all supplied. Please wear work clothes such as jeans, cotton sweatshirts and sturdy footwear - please do not wear fleeces or flip flops.
- Accessibility
Toilets on site, including accessible toilet. Level access into the teaching space. Some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the building. Please contact us if you require an accessible parking space or if you would like to have an informal chat about access before you book. Please bear in mind that this activity requires upper body movements.
- Other
Mess room available for course participants to use during breaks. Drinking water and facilities for making tea and coffee available. Refreshments/lunches available to purchase from on-site café.
Upcoming events
Make a Silver Christmas Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
23 November: design and make a silver Christmas gift of your choice, employing specialist techniques.
Coleshill Christmas Craft Fair
24 November: pick up the perfect gifts for Christmas, all handmade by talented crafts people.
Make a Willow Obelisk
8 March and 10 April: make a willow obelisk for your garden, ready for growing peas and beans in the summer.