Ever wanted to swing a hammer on hot steel and hear the ring of the anvil? This introductory course in blacksmithing get you in the hot seat with local blacksmith Iain Hamilton .
Learn the basics of one of the oldest trades in history. The course is a two day event that involves theory and practical work of hot steel. It covers the basics of forming, drawing down, bending, twisting, upsetting and welding using the forge.
The course runs from Saturday 10am until Sunday 5pm, to allow your arms to recover overnight.
Class numbers are kept small with one on one teaching with each participant making a range of simple items,
Cost of the course is $550 (inc GST), and includes all materials, consumables and safety equipment. Individual bookings can be made through CIT Solutions, or contact us if you have a group and we can arrange a time that suits.
This course is preparation to go on to more advanced blacksmithing courses that will be run on demand.
Father and Son Course (Basic)
This one day course provides a very special experience for Fathers and sons to share, as you learn new skills. Enjoy the ring of the anvil, the glow of hot steel and the pleasure of making something with your hands. It is a perfect gift or either father or son , something that will be remembered for a long time.
It is designed for ages 10 and up, with different projects available for differing abilities. Skills will be developed in hammering, drawing, shaping and twisting steel. Projects will be completed by working together and helping each other.
There is an emphasis on making things that will be useful and easily completed in the time - hooks, fire tools, small butter knives, candlesticks.
Both need to be able to swing a hammer with some degree of accuracy (nothing that a little practice on a block of wood can't help). It is a physical day, and you will sleep well after it.
Bring a lunch to share with you. All equipment, materials and safety gear is provided.
blacksmithing get you in the hot seat with local blacksmith 
ls. Enjoy the ring of the anvil, the glow of hot steel and the pleasure of making something with your hands. It is a perfect gift or either father or son , something that will be remembered for a long time.
New cross pein forging hammer 1.35kg. Head is 13 x 4 x 4cm
