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.
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.
Upcoming Events

Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 07/03/26 1pm-3pm07 Mar 2026, 13:00 – 15:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 07/03/26 10am-12pm07 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 12:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 21/02/26 1pm-3pm21 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 15:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 21/02/26 10am-12pm21 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 12:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 19/02/26 10am-12pm19 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 12:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 18/02/26 10am-12pm18 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 12:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 10/02/26 6pm-8pm10 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 20:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
Horseshoe Heart Blacksmithing Workshop 11/02/26 6pm-8pm11 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 20:00St Mark's Church, St Mark's Terrace, Sunderland SR4 7BN, UK
