Blacksmithing - forging - make your own viking knife. A day of fire, metal, hammers, sparks and new friends.

Description

Bringing heat to Hearth @ Henbant. Forging - Make your own viking knife. A day of fire, metal, hammers, sparks and new friends. During the day of fire, laughs and lots of hammering, you will learn the skills of a blacksmith to make your own beautiful practical knife. All this is set in the beautiful timber framed barn at Henbant, one of Europe's leading Permaculture Farms and Nature Restoration Projects. Chris is an experienced artistic blacksmith and great teacher. Over the day he will share the secrets, history and techniques of working metal into your own beautiful and practical treasures. - Forging will be 10-16:30 with a hour break for lunch. - Meet up at 9:30 for a safety briefing and cup of tea. - 10am – Demonstration and start forging. - 1pm - break for lunch. - 2pm back to the forging. - 4-5 pm finish for the day and relax. You will leave with your own impressive knife. Camping, and possibly accommodation in one of our hobbit houses (bring the family?), and a simple but hearty breakfast is available as an extra if you want to make a weekend of it. Get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button to find out more.

What's included in the price?

- Materials. - Lush organic cake, drinks and a simple delicious organic lunch is included, and refreshments. - Great teaching - Beautiful space.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Henbant Permaculture

with Craft Courses since 2024

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Henbant is a Permaculture Farm, Venue and Wilding Site. We believe a more beautiful world is still possible and we host a range of fantastic courses to skill ourselves up for fulfilling and regenerative lives.