Blacksmithing Workshops

Join specialist heritage blacksmith Darren for a hands-on blacksmithing experience where you will learn traditional techniques and forge your own unique horseshoe kissing heart to take home and treasure. Working at the anvil with expert guidance throughout, you will be taken step by step through heating, shaping and detailing the horseshoes, transforming them into a beautifully symbolic piece of forged artwork.

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All tools, materials and safety equipment are provided, with the option to bring a horseshoe of personal significance to make your finished piece even more meaningful. With small group sizes, everyone receives one-to-one support in a relaxed, friendly setting, making this an engaging and memorable introduction to the ancient craft of blacksmithing.