One Day Blacksmith Experience in Huddersfield

Prepare for an unforgettable day at Owen's village forge, where you’ll discover the ancient craft of blacksmithing. This exclusive experience is designed just for you, providing an intimate environment perfect for learning and creativity.

Your journey begins with a warm welcome from Owen, who will guide you through the essentials of working with fire and metal. You’ll learn various techniques essential for shaping steel into beautiful art pieces. With hands-on instruction, you’ll soon find yourself wielding tools and crafting with confidence.

Throughout the day, you can expect to forge your own unique creation, whether it’s a decorative item or a practical tool. Owen’s expertise ensures that you not only learn the craft but also leave with a tangible reminder of your accomplishments. This isn’t just a class; it’s a chance to unleash your creativity and explore a timeless skill in a supportive environment.

What's Included

• Spend a day learning the basics of blacksmithing
• Introduction to the tools and techniques used
• Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided
• Take home your hand forged items
• Courses operate on an exclusive basis for just you or the two of you
• All safety equipment including aprons, eye protection and gloves is provided

Sample Itinerary

• Introduction to basic tools:
  The gas forge and the coke forge – benefits and drawbacks… and getting things lit!
  Hammer and anvil, tongs, punches, drifts, fullers, scrolling dogs, hardy tools
• Basic techniques and projects
  Moving metal around, tapers, SOR, drawing out, setting down: forging J hooks
  Building on the principles: forging a fire poker, steak turner or similar
• Lunch Break
  Please bring packed lunch – or there are shops and a café about a mile away
• More advanced techniques
  Punching, drifting, scrolling, leaves
• Forging a more advanced project
  e.g. bottle opener, leaf keychain etc.

When Is It Available

• Weekdays throughout the year
• Dates are subject to availability
• Sessions start at 09:15 finishing at 17:00

Suitable For

• Minimum age 12
• Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult who may be a paying participant, or a non-participating observer who can attend for free
• A good, general level of fitness is required

Spectators

• Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

• Old, comfortable clothing of natural materials and sturdy footwear should be worn (preferably leather boots with toe caps)
• Please avoid any synthetic clothing