Experience Days

Blacksmith for a Day at Black Kettle Workshop

Spend a day at Black Kettle Workshop with Dan, Arundel Castles historical blacksmith.
Situated on the site of a watercress farm in the West Sussex countryside, you will be taught various blacksmithing techniques.
During your 5 hour experience, you’ll be in the hands of Dan, a skilled blacksmith who’ll get you fully prepared for forging.
At the end of the day you can take home your ironwork, crafted by your own two hands.

What’s Included

• Tuition in the time-honoured tradition of blacksmithing
• One-to-one (or two) tuition, materials, Fuel for the forge and as much blacksmith’s tea as you can drink (like ordinary tea but with unidentified bits in).
• Take a tour of the workshop and learn about a working forge
• 5-hour session in a relaxed and fun environment
• Make and take home your own bespoke piece

What happens on the day?

Upon arrival at the Black Kettle Workshop, you’ll be welcomed by the resident blacksmith before taking a tour of the workshop and learning more about how a working forge operates including all details of Health and Safety
The blacksmith with then help you to forge your very own bespoke piece, which you’ll be able to take home at the end of your session.

Participant guidelines

·       Minimum age: 18 (or younger with a parent)

·       Black Kettle Workshop requires a Health & Safety form to be completed by all participants attending the forging experiences. This form will be sent to you upon confirmation of your booking with all the details you will require for the day

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Availability

This experience is available on selected dates throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
The experience last approximately 5 hours. Please arrive at the forge at least 10 minutes prior to your booking time – this allows time to get introduced to your blacksmith and run through the Health & Safety requirements. Please also bring a packed lunch.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

Costs

The Experience Day costs £150 for one person or £200 for two people which is payable in advance. Use the button below to get in touch.

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