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Blacksmithing - Hammer Making For One

Locations: East of England, Herefordshire

Why We Love It

Expert tuition
Fascinating learning the craft
Design and forge a unique hammer

Price £235.00

Suitable For

7 years+
Child friendly
solo and couples

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This hammer making experience is set in beautiful rural countryside in South Herefordshire. This is a very hands on experience, as you will make and design a piece of bespoke ironmongery, under the guidance of the master craftsman who will show you some of their techniques and take you through the four main stages of the blacksmithing process: Heating, Holding, Hitting and Shaping, which goes into the forging of your masterpiece.

The one day hammer making is fun as you bash some metal and let the sparks fly.

Included:

Introduction and safety briefing
Allocated workstation and demonstration of tools
Learn the art of shaping iron into beautiful, bespoke pieces
Taught how to forge a hammer head
Take home your bespoke masterpiece

Optional Extra Lunch

Lunch is not included and you have the choice to enjoy lunch in either the Scandinavian Lodge or Shepherd’s Hut, please confirm at time of booking if you would like lunch.

The blacksmith, is set in beautiful rural countryside in South Herefordshire. The one day axe making course, is led by the expert team of blacksmiths, who will guide and support you through each process of the design and forging of your own unique axe head. The day runs for approximately 7 hours and is not for the faint hearted! Blacksmithing has been around for centuries, and it continues to forge on into the future as people carry on the long held traditions of this craft.

You will get the chance to design and forge a unique hand axe! Find out how tremendously satisfying it is to plunge a lump of stock steel into the flames and let the sparks fly under your hammer, as you craft your axe. You will be guided you through the different stages involved in making a beautiful and functional, keen-edged tool that you will take away with you at the end of the course. If time permits you can fit your own handle.

Examples of the type of axe head you can make:

Hatchet | Dane | Bearded | Re-enactment | Adze etc. (available in either one or two-handed versions).

If you have a specific design of head in mind please let us know at the time of booking and we will confirm whether it can be achieved within the time frame.

9:00am - 4pm
Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays (subject to availability).
Please wear Loose fitting cotton material is preferred. Ensure you cover your arms to protect them from radiated heat & sparks.
Strictly no vests or short sleeved tops where skin is exposed No loose cuffs or torn clothing, as these can act as a snagging hazard.
Shorts or skirts are also not permitted
Leather Aprons are provided