This course is designed for children aged between 8 and 14 years old who would love to try their hand at blacksmithing.
On this course the participants will be taught step-by-step how to forge a beautiful hook, suitable for use in the house, perfect for hanging on a wall or the back of a bedroom door.
This course has been designed fully as an experience for younger children who may need some more support during the course, and we have adjusted the equipment sizes (e.g. hammers) to be more suitable.
Agenda
- Arrival, introductions & course overview
- Safety demonstration, including full PPE for all participants
- Step-by-step instruction to forge the hook
- Final polishing & finishing of the hook
- Wrap-up of hook, & course finish
These sessions should last approximately 2-2.5hrs. Older children may be able to do the entire forging on their own, whereas those younger may require some additional assistance from the parents or our instructors. Care will be taken to ensure everyone finds a comfortable pace reflective of their age, strength & skill level.
Notes
- By purchasing a space you are purchasing a space for one child and up to one parent/guardian,
- A single parent/guardian may attend with more than one child, however they must ensure that each child is fully supervised at all times,
- Our instructors are fully DBS checked, however will not be responsible for supervision of children.
- No persons 16+ are permitted on these courses unless they are attending in the capacity as a parent/guardian of a child booked on the course.
Timings / Admin
- Morning sessions will start at 0930. Afternoon sessions will start at 1300. The course should last around 2-2.5hrs.
- Safety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear non-flammable clothing and closed shoes.
- Tea / Coffee / Water / Drinks & biscuits will be provided.
- Please note, due to space and safety issues, additional spectators are not permitted on these courses.