Blacksmithing Workshop at the Yorkshire Halloween Festival

£15.00 – £20.00

Create your own robust bottle opener, charming lantern or scroll pendant/keyring using traditional blacksmithing techniques.

Workshop includes tuition & all  materials. You can take your product home with you directly after the workshop.

30 min workshop  at the Yorkshire Halloween Festival in the heart of York.

Children workshops between 9.30am-12.45pm and Adult Workshops 2.15pm-3.45pm.

Choose your date and time from the options available.  We look forward to seeing you there! ( Capacity of 2 people per workshop)

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Description

 

 

Piers Edsall from Environmental Arts is offering a unique opportunity for you to learn how to become a blacksmith and forge your very own accessory- choose from a unique bottle opener or a spiral pendant/keychain.

Unleash your inner artisan with this  exhilarating 30 minute blacksmithing experience, right in the vibrant heart of York city centre.
Under the expert guidance of a skilled blacksmith, you’ll learn fundamental forging techniques and the thrill of shaping hot metal with hammer and anvil.

This hands-on lesson offers a unique opportunity to connect with a timeless craft and create a tangible piece of handcrafted artistry.

Our intimate workshops are limited to a maximum of two participants, ensuring you receive personalised attention and ample time at the forge.
Whether you’re looking for a memorable experience for yourself, a unique date idea, or a special gift, our blacksmithing taster session provides a fascinating glimpse into this ancient skill.
Leave with a sense of accomplishment and your very own hand-forged creation, a lasting memento of your time shaping metal in the historic city of York.
Book your unforgettable blacksmithing adventure today!

 

What’s on Offer?

Forge your own Bottle Opener or Spiral Pendant/Keychain

 

Craft a robust and characterful bottle opener, perfect for cracking open your favourite beverages, or forge a beautiful spiral pendant/keychain.

Full tuition will be give by Piers from Environmental Arts.

 

When and where are the workshops:

As part of the Yorkshire Halloween Festival, these workshops will take place daily between 27th-31st October 2025  in the “Blacksmithing pop up marquee” outside M&S on Parliament Street in the heart of York.  

 

The workshops will be split into:

 

Kids Workshops (8yrs+ but must be accompanied by an adult):

27th -31st October at the following time; 9.30am, 10am,10,30am, 11.45am, 12.15pm & 12.45pm

(all timings are approximate)

 

Adult Workshops:

27th -31st October at the following time; 2.15pm, 2.45pm, 3.15pm & 3.45pm

(all timings are approximate)

 

Duration:

The Blacksmithing workshop will last approx. 30 minutes.  You will come away with a finished product to take home.

Costs:

Kids Workshops: £15.00

Adult Workshops: £20.00

 

Capacity:

The  workshop is suitable for 2 people at a time.

Additional information

Date

27th October, 28th October, 29th October, 30th October, 31st October
Time

10.00am, 11.45am, 12.15am, 12.45pm, 2.15pm, 2.45pm, 3.15pm, 3.45pm, 9.30am, 10.30am

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