Blacksmith Experience Day for Two

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Blacksmith Experience Day - Brampton£175.00

About the experience

On a daylong blacksmith adventure in Cumbria, start forging with a friend or a loved one. Learn everything there is to know about a blacksmith's job by visiting Richard at his forge in the Cumbrian countryside. You will create your very own forged object to take home throughout the course of this entire day. The metal is being worked in the same manner as it has been for thousands of years; this is the greatest example of traditional artisan craftsmanship. Richard has been pursuing his love for blacksmithing and earning a career from metal work since 2009. He is now sharing his knowledge with pupils who visit his specially designed training forge.

Overview

Blacksmithing days in Brampton near Carlisle
Workshops in a purpose-built teaching forge
Learn to forge using traditional techniques & tools
Take your hand-made forged item home with you

Itinerary

Introduction to the craft of the blacksmith
Design and create your own unique item, such as a poker, decorative item, bottle opener, hand tool etc
Learn key blacksmithing and forge techniques such as lighting and maintaining the fire, tapering, bending, twisting, upsetting and riveting
Refreshments are included
A break for lunch (lunch not provided)
You will take home a finished article, made yourself using traditional blacksmithing techniques
Please allow 8 hours for this experience
Days generally start at 09.30 and finish around 17:30
You will form part of a small group of up to 4 participants

Information

Suitable For

Minimum age 18
A good, general level of fitness is required
If you have any health or mobility conditions that may impede your ability to participate please advise this at the time of booking

Spectators

Not suitable for spectators

Restrictions

Minimum Age: 18 years

Availability

Experiences generally operate on selected Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year
Occasional Saturday dates may be available upon request
Dates are subject to availability

Anything Else

Experiences generally operate with a minimum of 2-3 participants. In the unlikely event minimum numbers are not reached your date may be re-scheduled

General Forge Health & Safety

Participants should wear old, sensible clothing (non synthetic), long trousers and sturdy leather boots or shoes
The forge can be cold so wearing layers is ideal
Long hair must be tied back
Safety glasses (provided) must be worn at all times inside the workshop