Blacksmith Courses
Based near the beautiful Gower peninsular in Swansea, Celtic Metal takes individual or pairs of students. Keeping numbers small enables courses to
be tailored to the individual interests and skill levels.
Most popular are "Beginners Blacksmithing Days" often presented to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
Students learn a range of traditional forging techniques and are
able to apply these to traditional or modern designs,returning home with a range of hand-made treasures.
We specialise in More specialist courses, these can be arranged, focussing on specific skills or techniques requested, Including
copper repousse work. Student numbers are kept low in order to
maximise time at the anvil and to pitch the level of instruction and progress appropriately.
be tailored to the individual interests and skill levels.
Most popular are "Beginners Blacksmithing Days" often presented to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
Students learn a range of traditional forging techniques and are
able to apply these to traditional or modern designs,returning home with a range of hand-made treasures.
We specialise in More specialist courses, these can be arranged, focussing on specific skills or techniques requested, Including
copper repousse work. Student numbers are kept low in order to
maximise time at the anvil and to pitch the level of instruction and progress appropriately.
One day courses can be run on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Costs are £90 per person.
On a one day course
you will learn many of the basic skills identified above . You can expect to
make 2 items. Such as Candlesticks, pokers,
tongs, hanging brackets, cutlery stand, door handles, door knockers, door stays, trivets, sculptures… the choice is yours. You will start by forging a simple ‘s’ hook then make a piece to your own design for the rest of the
day.Tea/Coffee and a LightLunch is provided.
Two day courses are run either over a
weekend - Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sun 10.00am 5.00pm or over a Thursday/Friday
Costs are £170 per person per weekend.
On a two day course
You will learn many of the basic skills identified in the one day course as well as a lot more . You can expect to make 4 or 5 items. Such as Candlesticks, pokers, tongs, hanging brackets, cutlery stand, door handles, door knockers, door stays, trivets, sculptures… the choice is yours. You will start by forging a more complex rams head poker then make a pieces to your own design for the rest of the weekend.
Tea/Coffee and a Light Lunch is provided.
For more information ON booking dates, please contact by telephone, Email or post.
Next Course Dates
TBC
Costs are £90 per person.
On a one day course
you will learn many of the basic skills identified above . You can expect to
make 2 items. Such as Candlesticks, pokers,
tongs, hanging brackets, cutlery stand, door handles, door knockers, door stays, trivets, sculptures… the choice is yours. You will start by forging a simple ‘s’ hook then make a piece to your own design for the rest of the
day.Tea/Coffee and a LightLunch is provided.
Two day courses are run either over a
weekend - Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sun 10.00am 5.00pm or over a Thursday/Friday
Costs are £170 per person per weekend.
On a two day course
You will learn many of the basic skills identified in the one day course as well as a lot more . You can expect to make 4 or 5 items. Such as Candlesticks, pokers, tongs, hanging brackets, cutlery stand, door handles, door knockers, door stays, trivets, sculptures… the choice is yours. You will start by forging a more complex rams head poker then make a pieces to your own design for the rest of the weekend.
Tea/Coffee and a Light Lunch is provided.
For more information ON booking dates, please contact by telephone, Email or post.
Next Course Dates
TBC
