Blacksmithing Workshops at the Yorkshire Halloween Festival

By Tracie Jarvis | 27/10/2025 |

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025
10:00 am - 4:45 pm

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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:

Children’s Workshops (8 yrs + 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:

Children’s Workshops: £15.00

Adult Workshops: £20.00

Capacity:

The workshop is suitable for 2 people at a time.

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