Plumpton College Certificate
Experience the ancient craft of Blacksmithing, with our challenging and engaging intermediate forging evening course.
Learn the dynamic 3000 year old techniques of forging, forming, cutting and joining, in a differentiated learning environment, where you will feel hot metal moving rapidly under your hammer.
Students will learn
- Fire management,
- Heat treatment of steel,
- Tool making,
- The creation of decorative artefacts.
All at their own pace, in a well equipped modern forge on-site at Plumpton College.
Upon completion there will be opportunities to progress to more advanced courses which will enhance your skill sets to the level of your choosing.
The course will run for 8 x 2 hour sessions.
You will be required to provide some of your own personal protective equipment which will consist of:
- Steel toe cap boots,
- Full length cotton or canvas trousers,
- Old clothes would be preferable.
Impact resistant safety specs and disposable ear plugs will be provided.
Please do not delay your booking – to guarantee your place, please book 2 weeks in advance of course date
Course reference: BLP002
| Entry Requirements: |
We recommend that you have blacksmithing or metal crafting experience prior to beginning the course. |
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| Dates & Location: |
22nd April 2021 18:00 - 20:00 Lewes Campus - Plumpton College If you are unable to attend the above dates or the date you would like to attend is full please register your interest here. |
| Duration: |
Thursday Evenings for 8 Weeks |
| Costs: |
£350 |
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