Blacksmithing Workshop at the Yorkshire Craft Festival

£30.00

Create your own robust bottle opener or charming lantern using traditional blacksmithing techniques.

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

45 min workshop at 11am, 12noon & 1pm daily between 10th – 14th April at the Yorkshire Craft Festival in the heart of York.

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

Sold By: Environmental Arts
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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 charming candle lantern.

Unleash your inner artisan with this  exhilarating 45-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!

This workshop is part of the Yorkshire Craft Festival due to take place in between 10th-14th April 2025.

What’s on Offer?

Forge your own bottle opener or candle lantern!

Craft a robust and characterful bottle opener, perfect for cracking open your favourite beverages, or forge a charming candle lantern, casting a warm and inviting glow. 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 10th-14th April 2025  in the “Blacksmithing pop up marquee” outside M&S on Parliament Street in the heart of York.  The workshops will take place daily at:

 11am, 12 noon & 1pm 

Duration:

The Blacksmithing workshop will last approx. 45 minutes.  You will come away with a finished product to take home.

Costs:

Make your own bottle opener £30

Make your own candle lantern £30

Capacity:

The  workshop is suitable for 2 people at a time.

Additional information

Time

11am, 12 noon, 1pm

Date

10th April, 11th April, 12th April, 13th April, 14th April