A fantastic introduction to blacksmithing for enthusiastic young people aged 16 & 17 with a Guardian or Parent strictly on a 1-2-1  basis with a member of our knowledgeable crew.
 
With the School system pushing academia, we decided to push back and open up a course for competent youngsters on the ancient, practical skill of blacksmithing. With the owner of Bills Workshop, Billy Goodworth's first experience of blacksmithing aged 16, we see the importance of giving the next generation of potential smiths a taste of the excitement, skill and passion of forging metal. 
 
One purchase is for a Child and Parent (£230 per person, £460 for A Child and Guardian)
This course is strictly for Children aged 16 & 17, we cannot teach younger. No exceptions. 
There must be a supportive Adult who takes responsibility for the child during this time, either a Parent, Guardian or close family relation, they partake in the fun too!
 
How it works
During this course you will have one dedicated smith per parent and child. Our instructor will show you the techniques and methods as well as keep an eye on safety following a safety brief. However, it is the responsibility of the Guardian to keep an eye on and monitor the child's personal safety and behaviour in the forge, taking full responsibility for the Child present. 
 
Days overview
Please arrive for a 10am start where you will venture to the workshop to meet the team and get to know the workshop. After you have a hot drink and safety brief, we will light the gas forge and begin learning the basic steps of blacksmithing making a traditional 'apprentice' project, a forged shepherds crook fire poker for use on indoor fires or campfires alike. After a break for lunch (you will be given plenty of tea and cake but you will need to bring your own packed lunch), we will move onto our second project, a high carbon steel Viking style fire steel to use for campfires and show off at Scouts! If we have any time remaining, we will finish with a hand forged pendant with the day coming to a close at 4pm.
 
Please read the below:
-One purchase is for a child and parent slot. (£230 per person, £460 for A Child and Guardian)
-You will be emailed further documentation and information upon purchase to fill out and return including proof of age for the child present, they need to be at least 16 on the date of the course.
-Private bookings of up to 2 children with two guardians are available for this course, please see our private course page for more info
-All safety equipment provided but sturdy footwear needed
-Over 16s only 
-For this course you and your child do need to be reasonably fit and healthy as it is hot and hard work throughout the day on your feet. Enthusiasm helps to!
-If you have any concerns, a disability, or if you are anxious about anything, please get in contact to discuss what arrangements can be made to make the course more accessible for you and answer any questions
-Please wear full length trousers (an old pair of jeans are ideal) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as well as old trainers or boots - no open toed shoes, flip flops or sliders.
-Please view additional terms and conditions at the bottom of the webpage page under terms and conditions
-Parent/Guardian is fully responsible for the child on this course