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Blacksmithing Introduction 

£125 
​
​10:00 - 17:00
Tutor: Joe Tyler
Refreshments included

Much more practical than expected - excellent.
​Great instruction from Joe
Join the Waiting list
Sunday 24th May 2020
​Fully Booked
Saturday 23rd May 2020
​Fully Booked


​ABOUT THE COURSE

An exciting introduction to the traditional art of blacksmithing, this course will help you to create your own candle stick, fire poker or paper weight from reclaimed metal material.

We will spend the first half of the day understanding the basics of blacksmithing and why blacksmiths work in the way they do.  A few practice strikes will be made before the afternoon session where we will get to grips with producing an item to take home. Participants are able to choose what to make from a variety of items such as candle holders, fire pokers, paper weights or plant supports.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

  • ​Skills necessary to forge your own item to take home
  • Understanding of the principles behind the art
  • An item, such as a candle holder, to take home

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Beginners and those wishing to improve their blacksmithing skills.

WHAT TO BRING

Please just keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately for being outside all day. There will be lots of practical activity but also some watching and listening. The course will take place outdoors under a canvas shelter.

Steel toe capped boot and clothes you do not mind getting grubby.
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Please bring some lunch for yourself or lunch can be bought in the Beech Cafe on site.

If you have any scrap metal you'd like to recycle, please bring it along. Mild steel from broken gardening tools, e.g. garden forks, and tool steel , e.g old chisels, are suitable. 

​We will be providing refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) throughout the day and fresh water will be available.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Joe trained at the National School of Blacksmithing in Hereford for three years and obtained a starred Distinction.  He now works in Historical Blacksmithing specialising in the Saxon period as well as in modern Blacksmithing.

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get ​20% discount on accommodation when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us
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Charity Number ​​ 1079866

Earthworks Trust & Earthworks Foundation

​The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No.1079866).
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.

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The Sustainability Centre 
​
Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR

​Main Phone

01730 823166

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          • Blacksmithing Introduction
          • Blacksmithing Weekend Course
        • Book Making Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
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        • Gate Hurdle Making Course
        • Heritage Basket Making Course
        • Pendant Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Stool Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Dragonflies Course
        • Willow Festive Decorations Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Garden Sculpture
        • Willow Obelisks Course
      • Food and Gardening Courses >
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Cordial Making Course
        • Deer Butchery Course
        • Vegan & Vegetarian Wine Tasting
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
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        • Forest School Leader Training
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        • Forest School Taster Day
        • Lost Words Training Course
      • Health & Wellbeing Courses >
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Natural Wellbeing Course
      • Natural Building Courses >
        • Eco-Refurbishment
        • Roundwood Timber Framing Course
      • Nature Connection and Folklore Courses >
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Woodland Folklore Course
        • Unwind in the Woods
      • Permaculture Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Woodland Management
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
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      • Children's Holiday Workshops
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    • Christmas Carols
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    • Macbeth
    • South Downs Green Fair
    • Talks
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    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
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  • Book