blacksmithing classes

Learn the ancient skills of the blacksmith with Artist Blacksmith Jake James, journeyman smith from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, est. 1352.

Jake's classes are for everyone from absolute novice to the more experienced enthusiast. Each class, limited to four students, will forge at a traditional blacksmith's coke hearth and learn to master the tools of the trade.

 

The Blacksmith Starter: A one day introduction to forging steel. No experience necessary. Students produce a fire poker encompassing all the basic principals of moving hot steel with a hammer.

 

The Blacksmith Intermediate: A full weekend course. We will apply the skills from the starter course to tool making and more complex projects. Students will produce a punch, a pair of tongs and a candlestick. New techniques such as punching holes, cutting tennons, and the art of fire welding will be introduced.

Please contact us for information regarding scheduling and costs. Private classes are also available.

Classes run from 9am to 4pm on weekends.