Blacksmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery

Course overview

If you have an interest in blacksmithing and metalwork this course will give
you an introduction to the basic and fundamental skills for working with
metal.

You will cover a broad range of skills and processes, giving you an insight
into different metalworking trades and subjects covered on higher level
courses.

Modules

Year 1: Basic and fundamental blacksmithing and metalworking techniques working towards the production of a selection of small and larger items; dice, spoon, key fobs, fire poker and tongs.

Year 2: Basic and fundamental jewellery skills and techniques for manipulating copper and silver. You will work on several short, creative projects; researching, designing, experimenting and fabricating your own designs for a keyring, silver ring, pendant and a clock face.

What is it like to be a student on this course?

I chose this course because I really enjoy practical subjects and have experience in wood work and associated crafts. I am fascinated by rural and traditional crafts and thought metalsmithing would be an interesting skill to learn. I enjoy working with my hands; the course is perfect as it is very practical. In the future I would love to be a traditional craftsman working in wood and metal.

Jesse Richards – BTEC Level 1 Creative Metalcrafts student