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2.5 day Design and make class

Design and make your own blacksmithing project over 2.5 days

Duration Varies
395 British pounds
Fair Mile

Service Description

In this 2.5 day blacksmithing session up to 4 people will produce their items to their chosen design over 2.5 days, this course is more suitable for people wishing to build more complex and time-consuming projects like a gate, panels, or a fire guard for example. We will take your design idea and with Matt, break it down into processes to bring your project to life and take your completed project home with you. You will be given an introduction to safety and use of the coke forges and tools, and then learn the basics of fire management and heating. You will be fully engaged and in charge of production, using techniques to forge completely individual, specific items. You'll be instructed and supported to learn the essential techniques of blacksmithing required to bring your piece to fruition receiving plenty of tutor support working in a small group of up to 4. All projects are individual and made by yourself, guaranteeing your sense of accomplishment. It is best to email us with your thoughts beforehand and we will adjust and advise for the time frame needed. This course starts on a Wednesday morning and ends on Friday at 1 pm it is expected the course will likely run over past 1 pm and we will accommodate any last-minute help to ensure you can go home with your finished project. accommodation can be arranged nearby if needed please email for further details. All tools and materials will be provided, please wear suitable clothing if you don't mind getting dirty or marked. Cotton clothing is ideal like jeans and shirts, please don't wear acrylic or nylon clothing. Refreshments of Tea and coffee are provided but you are advised to bring a lunch with you or a take out can be arranged from the local pub- The Kings Head Docklow We can recommend a choice of nearby accommodation for those seeking an overnight stay- The Barn Too; a spacious ground-floor apartment nearby in Bredenbury Birchwood Camping; is an excellent family-run campsite just around the corner. Any questions please email us at fairmileforge@gmail.com or call 07747369957


Cancellation Policy

Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive confirmation of your booked event and your receipt, relevant details for your booked course will also be emailed to you, if you have not recieved these please contact us We require a minimum of 21 days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled arrival date. In the event of cancellation or booking amendments made less than 21 days before the event, or failure to attend the event, you will forfeit your deposit and Fair Mile Forge shall be entitled to retain the deposit. 1. Limited Spaces: Class capacities are limited, and by securing a booking, you are reserving one of the few available spots for the selected course. 2. Booking Deposit: A 50% deposit or as otherwise stated of the total course fee is required upon booking. A full refund is available for cancellations made up to 21 days before the course date. Cancellations after this period will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. The full course fee is due 21 days prior to the class commencement, and cancellations thereafter will result in the loss of the entire class fee. 3. Class Cancellation: In the unlikely event of a class cancellation by the organizer, all deposits and payments will be fully refunded. However, the organizer cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred. 4. Modifying a Reservation: Should you require a change in the date of your booking, you can do so up to 21 days before the scheduled course date.


Contact Details

  • Fair Mile

    Fair Mile, Stoke Prior, Leominster HR6 0SA, UK


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