‘True North Trades’ consists of Blacksmiths and Furniture Maker/Woodworkers – you may have seen them recently on Robson Green’s Weekend Away making fire pokers and roses with Robson and his family.
Well, they’re back again at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre with their fantastic workshops learning the ancient art of Blacksmithing using tools and practices that have been used for over a thousand years!
You will be guided through the process with support throughout, enabling you to create your very own beautifully crafted ironwork by the end of the session. In these workshops we will be hand forging a fire poker with hook.
Heat the iron in the flames of the forge, hammer, and bend, twist and notch it into shape on the anvil, and learn cooling techniques to finish your piece. You can then take your finished piece away, a truly individual and unique gift, or to have as an extra-special keepsake in your own home.
So why not treat yourself to this great workshop – learning the traditional skill of Blacksmithing and taking away something special that you have hand-made yourself. Come along with a friend, or maybe buy the workshop experience as a unique gift for someone special.
Tickets £60 including all materials. Limited places and booking essential. There are 3 different timed workshops – so please select the time that you require.
We’re expecting these workshops to be very popular as they were fully booked last year, so please reserve your place as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
(Note – need to be over 4 feet tall. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
SAFETY: Please note this course is available to anyone over the height of 4 feet tall, but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. It is best not to wear open toed shoes or any clothing you would not wear near a bonfire. Safety gear will be provided in the form of gloves, an apron and goggles. If you wish to bring any of these from home to wear feel free, but your gear will need to be inspected before we start.
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