The Highlights

Create your own handcrafted piece
Full day in a traditional forge
Learn classic blacksmithing techniques
Small group experience
Includes all materials, PPE, plus lunch, snacks and drinks
Exchangeable Experience Gift

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Bakewell

The Main Event

This experience a chance to step into a traditional working forge, feel the heat of the fire, and spend the day creating something you can take home.

Each session focuses on a carefully chosen project that introduces a mix of traditional techniques. You might find yourself crafting anything from fire pokers to candlestick holders, but the current favourite is a decorative bottle opener. And yes, you’ll even get the chance to put it to good use at the end of the day.

From heating and shaping metal to hammering and finishing, you’ll get stuck into the full process. The experience is kept nice and personal, with small groups of up to six people and two experienced tutors on hand. That means plenty of guidance, a friendly atmosphere, and time to really enjoy what you’re doing without feeling rushed.

There’s also a hearty lunch included, along with snacks and drinks throughout the day, because a bit of blacksmithing definitely builds an appetite. All materials and protective gear are provided too, so you can just turn up ready to give it a go.

Important Bits

Important to Note

What to wear
Jeans that go over boots, t-shirt and jumper (no fleeces, no shorts and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty)
Foot wear - Steel-toed-capped boots or something sturdy like walking boots.
No jewellery. Hair must be tied back.
During winter, it can be very chilly in the workshop, so please wear plenty of suitable clothing.

All PPE is provided, which includes safety glasses, ear plugs and aprons.

Lunch and all snacks and drinks will be provided. Please advise of any any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

When

Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Minimum age is 11.
Spectators are welcome and must wear appropriate PPE whilst in the workshop (that will be provided) and can come and go as they please. They can bring their own packed lunch, or one can be provided at an additional cost of £10. This is to be paid in cash on the day of the experience. Please advise when booking if needed.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

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