Both courses below are suitable for absolute beginners, male and female, from the age of about 15 upwards. Metalworkers seeking to gain a basic knowledge of iron-forging are also welcome.
Introduces the 7 basic operations of blacksmithing through a tightly planned programme:
All students move through object-based procedures and create a loop & tendril poker, hanging basket and a ram's head toasting fork - a very impressive achievement in the time. No design input is required from the student.
A more design-based course, exploratory and permissive. Peter demonstrates decorative forging techniques which students then experiment with, under his guidance, to explore their own design ideas with Peter's help, and make diverse objects.
It's good to have some idea of what you might like to create before the course - but nothing too ambitious - you have about a day, and entrance gates really aren't a possibility!.
* with discount - see booking terms