Blacksmithing Workshop at the Yorkshire Craft Festival

£15.00 – £20.00

Create your own robust bottle opener or a beautiful spiral keyring/pendant using traditional blacksmithing techniques.

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

30 min workshop for both adults or children (see details for timing below) between 7th-12th April

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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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 Craft Festival, these workshops will take place daily between 7th-12th April 2026  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):

7th- 12th April at the following time; 9.30am, 10am,10,30am, 11.45am, 12.15pm & 12.45pm

(all timings are approximate)

 

Adult Workshops:

7th – 12th April 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.

 

Additional information

Time

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

10th April, 11th April, 12th April, 7th April, 8th April, 9th April

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