Blacksmith Experience Day - Anvil Forge
Description
The Blacksmith Experience Days, the original 'day in the life of a blacksmith' course at Anvil Forge, based at Blackcroft Farm in Wokingham near Reading. Everything you make on the day is yours to take away. Everyone makes a fire poker as the first project and we then proceed to make a project which can be an idea you have or an item we guide you on, which can be discussed with us in advance. Anvil Forge is a small Blacksmithing and Metalwork company, established by John Loveluck and family-run. We specialise in bespoke metalwork which include gates, railings and sculptural pieces. John has over 40 years’ experience of creating artistic metalwork. We can also offer some Saturdays but there is a small charge of £20 to cover tutors over time at weekends this payable on the day. In 2015 John and his team were commissioned to produce the feature metalwork for the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show, which won a gold medal as well as the best in category.
What's included in the price?
All courses include materials. PPE will be provided but please wear sturdy shoes/boots and old clothes. No fleeces or sandals please. Teas, coffee, and refreshments are on a constant supply. We start off with a brief health and safety chat to ensure we are all as safe and sound at the end of the day as we were when we started.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Limited mobility
- Romantic
- Intermediate level
- Mother's Day
- Corporate days out & team building
- Stag dos
- Christmas
- Suitable for all abilities
- Pet lovers
- Easter
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Spooky
- Public transport
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Weekends
- Father's Day
- Hen dos
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
We start at 9.30AM, but feel free to arrive a little earlier as we have Tea and Coffee available. We aim to finish at 4 but sometimes classes overrun (not usually by more than half an hour).
We supply all the essentials: Safety specs, gloves, aprons etc. We do ask that you wear sturdy footwear and older clothing. Preferably not shorts or skirts. Do not wear flammable clothing such as polyester! The safest clothing is made from 100% cotton. We also ask that if you have long hair please tie it back.
Yes, all courses take place at the Forge in Farley Hill.
Address: Unit 2 The forge , Blackcroft Farm, Church Rd, Farley Hill, Wokingham RG7 1UJ
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All the classes are based on a 2:1 or sometimes 3:1 Instructor to Student ratio to ensure that you get the maximum attention without being intimidated. The smallest classes are two pupils and the largest nine, but we tend to aim for a class size of six students with three tutors.
Yes, we are located on a farm and can always find somewhere for you to park.
You can, but with a few restrictions: you will not be allowed in the work area or to stay for a long time, but are welcome to stay for a bit and drink a tea and coffee (we may even ask you to make the class a cuppa for the morning break!)
