Bladesmithing Course in Cheshire




About the experience
Product ID: 15597
Bladesmithing courses in Cheshire! Learn to hand-forge your very own knife in these one-day workshops at the Ellesmere Port blacksmith’s forge. Guided by artisan blacksmith Alex, a skilled craftsman in traditional forging techniques, you'll focus on creating functional and decorative metal knives. With a maximum of four students per class, you’ll receive personalised instruction as you transform a steel billet into a handcrafted knife. Experience the satisfaction of “heating the metal in the fire and bashing it on the anvil.” Join Alex at his historic Victorian workshop, part of the National Waterways Museum, and take home your unique creation!
- Valid for 12 months
- 1 Location in the UK
- Flexibe Booking
- Gift Pack Options
- Free Exchanges
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Overview
- A full-day bladesmithing course
- Learn to make a hand-forged knife
- At Alex's Victorian Ellesmere Port forge
- Within the National Waterways Museum
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- Enjoy a Bladesmithing day in a genuine Victorian Forge built in 1885
- Expert Tuition from an experienced Bladesmith
- Learn traditional bladesmithing techniques using the fire, hammer and anvil.
- Learn how to forge a bespoke hand-forged blade you can call your own
- Take home your forged creation
- You will form part of a small group of up to four participants
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- Minimum age is 16
- A good general level of fitness is required for this experience
- Not suitable for spectators
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- Designated Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the year. If you are looking for an alternative weekday, please enquire in advance
- Dates are subject to availability
- Sessions start at 10am finishing at approximately 4pm
- Half an hour lunchbreak (not provided) best to bring a packed lunch
Location:
- The National Waterways Museum, The Wirral, Cheshire
- Convenient access to the forge being one minute off the M53 at Junction 9
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- Minimum Age: 16 years
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1 Location in the UK
- Cheshire
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