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Blacksmith Experience Day Berkshire
Wokingham, near ReadingREF: BLKWOK
- One-day introductory blacksmith courses
- At Anvil Forge near Reading, Berkshire
- Hosted by a talented team of blacksmiths
- Make a fire poker & a piece personal to you
What's Included
- Spend a day in the life of a blacksmith
- Courses start with a welcome and safety briefing
- Everyone makes a fire poker as the first project
- Proceed to make a metal-worked item of your choice
- The project can be an idea you have or an item the tutors guide you on
- All courses include materials and safety equipment (safety specs, gloves, aprons etc)
- Break for lunch (not included) please bring a packed lunch
- Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day
- Class sizes are generally 4-6 with a ratio of 2-3 participants per tutor
What Can I Expect
Join the team at Anvil Forge for a blacksmith experience day in Berkshire! Spend the whole day learning to work that metal on these fantastic small-group workshops.
Somewhere between Basingstoke and Wokingham along a quiet country lane, you'll find this welcoming forge near the village of Farley Hill. John is the principal blacksmith and with his talented team, you'll really make the most of time at the forge with lots of hands-on blacksmithing.
All the safety gear is provided for you and you'll all have a full safety briefing so you'll know what to expect. A working forge is a hot, dusty, dirty and physical environment, so be ready to get properly stuck to get the most out of these special beginner blacksmith days in Berkshire.
Your first task will be to make a fire poker. Using a length of plain mild steel, you'll forge a taper to make a point at one end. Then you will work on something nice and creative on the handle end to complete your stylish and very usable fire poker!
After that first little blacksmithing task, you will all have the chance to work on your own metalwork project. Students in the past have forged all sorts of things from garden sculptures to magazine racks. Your choice can be discussed in advance with the tutors, who will help you realise your dream piece.
And of course, everything you make on this one-day blacksmithing course in the Berkshire countryside is yours to keep. All the raw materials you need to create your bespoke pieces of metal art is provided. We think you'll be amazed at what you can achieve during a one-day course!
When Is It Available
- Classes generally run Thursdays and Fridays, alternative days can be arranged for small groups
- Sessions start at 09:30 finishing between 16:00 and 16:30
- Dates are subject to availability
Location
- Courses take place at a forge in Farley Hill
- Wokingham, near Reading, Berkshire
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- A good, general level of fitness is required
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- Sturdy shoes/boots and old clothes should be worn
- No fleeces or sandals
