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Description

On this one day experience day you will make a poker for a fire and a hook to hang it from. This is the perfect gift for someone wanting to have their first try at blacksmithing, or a person in your life that loves their fire! The end of the poker can be left pointed for an open fire or bent over for better use on a log stove. This course covers forging, a range of free hand forming on the anvil, former/jig use in the vice and the use of a variety of hand tools This course is run with a maximum of 6 participants.

What's included in the price?

- An introduction chat and a brew. - A workshop tour - A thorough safety talk and be provided with PPE - Practical demonstrations throughout the day - Attentive tutoring and guidance - Use of your own gas forge, anvil and hand tools - A hearty stew or lunch (root vegetables, chickpeas and spices) - The chance to forge steel into items that will last a life time

Duration

8½ hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Christmas
  • Parking provided
  • Easter
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Father's Day
  • UK Holiday
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Venue

The Forge Horsmonden Storage, Goudhurst Road, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8AY

Michael Hart Blacksmith

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