- EST. 1932 -
Buy a Course
Please choose from one of our available courses. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or queries.
Course Overview
“Max and Giles were fantastic tutors, showing not only an encyclopaedic knowledge of their craft, but a contagious enthusiasm that transferred to the whole class. I learnt and made lots across the weekend, and will definitely be coming back for more!”
- All prices quoted include VAT at 20% -
Our courses take place at the Rowhurst Forge blacksmithing and heritage site, where decorative ironwork of a world-class standard has been produced by the same family since 1932. You will based in the teaching area of our forge, and you will have the chance to see the beautiful work of leading British artistic metalworkers in our well-known Fire & Iron Gallery.
Our courses are suitable for absolute beginners (adults, and teenagers from the age of 14 upwards*) or for metalworkers seeking to gain a basic understanding or improvement of iron-forging techniques. Group classes are limited to 8 students, each with their own forge, anvil, leg vice and all necessary hand tools. PPE is provided - safety glasses, leather gloves, leather apron, and optional earplugs & face masks. For hygiene reasons, you are required to bring your own safety boots - please read our health & safety information for further details on this.
The emphasis is on learning the seven basic techniques of hot forging during the making of decorative and/or useful objects; students can expect to make several such objects to take home at the end of the weekend.
Students are encouraged to discover the properties of hot iron, with the sympathetic expert guidance of our excellent tutors. Past students have described the experience as 'amazing' and 'mind blowing', and the satisfaction of proud makers showing off their achievements at the end of the weekend is very evident. With our decades of experience, and over 1600 very happy students to date, we can confidently guarantee that you will enjoy yourself enormously!
Please click on the courses above for specific information and timings and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or queries QSB@fireandiron.co.uk
*students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, who must also be participating on the course. We can accept students on a one-to-one basis from the age of 11 - Please contact us to discuss.