Couples Half-Day of Blacksmithing

This one-of-a-kind blacksmith experience is the perfect day out for couples. You'll learn a traditional craft and make a beautiful bespoke piece of ironwork to take home and cherish forever

We tailor the couples experience day to suit each and every one of our guests. Our friendly team will support you through your time as a blacksmith, promising to add charm and laughter in a very relaxed environment.

£158.00

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Two people making one unique item of your choice during a three-hour session
3 Hours
couples /
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What you’ll do

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When you arrive

On arrival, you’ll be signed in and introduced to the smith who will talk through the course step-by-step and help you select which design you would like to make. We’ll discuss what you want to achieve for the day before providing you with protective equipment and a safety briefing.

2

Firing up the forge

The forge will have been lit and heating up before you arrive, so it’s ready to go! You will get an introduction on how to control and maintain the fire of the forge to a forging heat.

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Selecting what to forge

Forging isn’t as easy as it may look! Our expert team will work with you and your partner to help you decide what to make during the session, by showing you examples of what can be achieved in the time. You’ll be given the flexibility to stamp your own design on your piece, making it totally unique to you both! You can see the list of possible options on our ‘before your visit’ guide!

4

Learn a range of techniques together

Forging a taper with a good old-fashioned hammer and anvil.

Drawing out metal to a point, often used in handles, pokers, candle sticks and the Viking knife.

Rounding, taking square steel and forging the corners in.

Scrolling, which is a beautiful example of how fine and delicate blacksmithing can be. Rolling the end of a piece of steel, that is usually tapered for a decorative finish. This technique is versatile and is employed on a wide range of items such as the snail, hanging basket bracket and Viking knife!

Twisting, another decorative technique to give your work flair. This involves heating the steel and twisting it around.

Texturing, which is used to refine your work and make it really stand out. You will use texturing tools to planish the surface of your work to make it truly unique. This is often used on the candle sticks and boot scraper.


5

Photo Time

It’s great fun working alongside one another and crafting something unique! Once the forging is complete, it’s time to pose for those all-important photos at our wooden stage!

GUIDELINES FOR TAKING PART

Our experience day packages are physically demanding and have the potential for minor injury. Therefore, please seek advice from your doctor or our booking team if you’re unsure.

Be sure to dress accordingly, remembering that in the colder months it can get pretty chilly inside the workshop, despite the fires! Please wear long trousers and suitable footwear.

Make sure you follow the guidance on our website and what’s sent to you ahead of the event. And always listen to the instructions of our expert team on the day.

AVAILABILITY

The Forge is open all year round, seven days a week. Our online booking system will show you the availability in real time. Please be aware that weekends should be booked well in advance!

HOW BOOKING WORKS

Our online booking system is easy to use and allows you to choose a time and date that suits you. Once confirmed, you will receive an email with all the details you need, as well as an important form to complete.

HOW PRICING WORKS

The price of this booking covers two people making one unique item of your choice during a three-hour session.

We welcome groups of friends to come and take part together – simply adjust the number of people when making your booking.

If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipients to a three-hour session making one unique item of their choice.

Reviews

A really fun day and learned some new skills

Just got back from a fantastic day making wedding rings. Great location and facilities and superb knowledgeable staff…… loved it.

Just got back from a fantastic day making wedding rings. Great location and facilities and superb knowledgeable staff…… loved it.

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We had an amazing time at the forge

I purchased a two-day sword-making experience for my husband’s birthday as he had previously been on a 3-hour taster experience and loved it. I loved being in the forge. I […]


I purchased a two-day sword-making experience for my husband’s birthday as he had previously been on a 3-hour taster experience and loved it. I loved being in the forge. I thought the team was great, giving us autonomy with our project but being on hand when needed for advice/help. It was a great environment to work in and we even enjoyed the safety briefing. Big thanks go out to everyone for helping to make a great memory with us, especially Ben, Yanto and Luke

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We’ll definitely be back!

Thank you for such an amazing experience with the academy that will stay with us forever. We weren’t really sure what to expect at first but Ben really put us […]

Thank you for such an amazing experience with the academy that will stay with us forever. We weren’t really sure what to expect at first but Ben really put us at ease. You can really tell that this is such a passion for all of the tutors, it just shines through. The fact that you let us find our stride and just go for it gave us such confidence and someone was always on hand for support. We’re really proud of what we achieved together, and our ‘cabbage’ flower will be having pride of place in our home.

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Absolutely love Oldfield Forge!!

Ben and the team are so knowledgeable and fun. Loved making a rose with my other half. We recommend this place to everyone and can’t wait to come back again!

Ben and the team are so knowledgeable and fun. Loved making a rose with my other half. We recommend this place to everyone and can’t wait to come back again!

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Eve “”

Eve is relatively new to blacksmithing, but fell in love with it on the first hammer swing! She originally trained as an artistic welder and caster in Florida and loved […] Eve is relatively new to blacksmithing, but fell in love with it on the first hammer swing! She originally trained as an artistic welder and caster in Florida and loved making art that she can’t break with her own clumsiness.

Will “”

Will has worked as a Blacksmith for many years and enjoys both teaching our workshops as well as forging beautiful pieces for our showroom. Will has worked as a Blacksmith for many years and enjoys both teaching our workshops as well as forging beautiful pieces for our showroom.

Josh “”

Josh first discovered blacksmithing when he was on a trip to Dover Castle and saw a smith making arrowheads and fell in love with the craft. He did his initial […] Josh first discovered blacksmithing when he was on a trip to Dover Castle and saw a smith making arrowheads and fell in love with the craft. He did his initial training at Canterbury College and then his BA(HONS) in artist blacksmithing in Hereford. Josh comes from Deal in Kent and moved to Hereford and began teaching the craft at Oldfield Forge in the summer of 2022. His interests include Dungeons and Dragons and archery.

Joe “”

Joe is our Forge Manager. He has seen the business grow from a small workshop to what you see today! He has a degree in product design, but his passion […] Joe is our Forge Manager. He has seen the business grow from a small workshop to what you see today! He has a degree in product design, but his passion has always been history. Joe wanted to take the love of making things and his passion for history and smack them together… literally!