Traditional Blacksmithing Course
Traditional Blacksmithing one day tuition run by an award winning blacksmith with over 20 years hand forging experience. Students choose their own project to work on (within reason).
Firebird forge is located in the heart of one of the oldest private estates in the south east and to the back of the forge is the woods where the stories of AA.Milne were set (The Hundred Acre Wood). The forge is in a 1500 square foot former dairy and has 6 individual forging stations with anvils and hand tools, along with a steel worker, a Sahinler Sm40 Powerhammer and a Hercules 120kg Powerhammer for larger work.
£225.00
Mort the Blacksmith was formerly a doctoral Archaeologist with various University degrees and specialises in the authentic forging of historical iron and steel decorative work, toolmaking and blade forging.
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
Tel : 07525 242315 or via the form here
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials are included along with safety equipment and with tea/coffee and biscuits provided through the day.
Lunch is not provided but there is a very good pub at the end of the lane if required or there is kitchen equipment if you wish to bring your own food (oven, microwave, 2 gas hobs, saucepans etc). Most people simply choose to bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Advanced/pro level
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hen dos
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
- Seniors
- Stag dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Teenagers (over 18, or over 16 accompanied by an guardian/parent)
- Tutor can travel
Students get to keep all the work they produce and extra finishes can be arranged by request (spray-galvanizing).
Additional information
| Date | Sunday 22nd February, Saturday 21st March, Sunday 22nd March, Saturday 11th April, Sunday 12th April, Sunday 17th May, Saturday 6th June, Sunday 7th June, Saturday 4th July, Sunday 5th July, Saturday 26th September, Sunday 27th September, Saturday 5th May 11am, Saturday 5th May 12:00 |
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Cressida –
Great day at the forge with Mort. An authentic experience, fantastic workshop and incredibly knowledgeable teacher. Would highly recommend.
Derek Parrott –
Had a great day. Mort was very patient and we over ran as I was slow to learn, really enjoyed the day. Great pointers to techniques I can use brilliant.