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Looking for an exciting way to get your creative juices flowing? Discover the fascinating craft of blacksmithing in our interactive forge! With our extensive knowledge of metalwork and our passion for creativity, our blacksmith sessions offer an experience like no other whether you’re looking to try out something new, hone a different skill or bolster your previous experience. We offer a number of blacksmithing experiences to suit a range of skill levels, from beginners to the well versed. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for you, these sessions also make for a thoughtful and unique gift for the creative one in your life.
Each experience ticket covers the cost of tuition and the materials required to create your own item to take home with you. The sessions can last from just a few hours to a full day in the forge depending on your individual interests, skill level and goals. Alongside one of our resident blacksmiths, you will learn the basics of the craft before being challenged to create something of your very own. Depending on the session type you pick, you could make the likes of a coat hook, toasting fork or iron poker. We aim to tailor each session to you as much as possible, so the possibilities are almost endless!
Once your session has been purchased, you will receive a confirmation email from ourselves detailing your order number. All experiences must be booked in before arrival. Please email us at sales@blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk or call us on 0800 6888 386 to book in your preferred date and timeslot.
Your confirmation email will act as your ticket so please ensure you bring this along with you on the day. If you are purchasing this as a gift and would prefer to have a voucher, these can be collected in our showroom using your email as proof of purchase.
Please note that classes will be held with a maximum of two people per session and grouped depending on experience level. Missed appointments are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. As you will be working in a genuine forge, you will be asked to sign a waiver form upon arrival for health and safety purposes.
Taster Session
Price: £65
Duration: 2 Hours (to arrive 15 minutes before the session starts)
These two hours are ideal for beginners looking to gain a new skill or wanting to try their hand at something a little different. With the assistance of our blacksmiths, you will be able to learn more about the craft of blacksmithing whilst creating your own item to take home with you. This could be a toasting fork, poker or any other item you wish to create within the allotted time. A complimentary hot drink will be provided.
Like all our sessions, you will begin by going over some basic skills and safety precautions. From here the experience will include, but is not limited to, working your selected design within the searing coal of the forge, beating and shaping it at the anvil, and leaving it to cool.
Blacksmith Experience Terms & Conditions
- By booking this experience, you have given up your right to take legal action against the British Ironwork Centre/Black Country Metalworks Ltd should you suffer personal injury. By requesting to take part in a working forge, and operating and using the forge equipment, you are responsible for your own health and safety.
- If you have any medical conditions or take any medication, this blacksmith experience may not be appropriate and we do not recommended taking part in any blacksmithing activities until medical advice is sought from your doctors to approve your participation.
- All courses include all necessary materials. PPE will be provided, but it is your responsibility to wear sturdy shoes/boots and protective clothing that fully covers your body. No fleeces, please.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you are wearing the provided equipment throughout your blacksmith session. Goggles, gloves, aprons and face shields are all provided.
- As the forge is a particularly hot environment, it is your responsibility to ensure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day to remain sufficiently hydrated. Water will not be provided so please bring enough to last the session.
- To participate in our blacksmith experiences, you have to be at least 18 years old.
- Items that are made during your session can be taken home at no extra cost providing that it is within the price bracket chosen. Additional items can be made at an agreed charge.
- The blacksmithing experience does not cover the use of welding equipment.
- As the forge is a potentially hazardous working environment, unsuitable behaviour may result in removal from the premises.
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