What Can I Expect

An exclusive blacksmith experience in Huddersfield just for you! Spend the day with Owen at his village forge, learning how to use heat and metal to make beautiful hand-crafted things.

By his own admission, blacksmith Owen has always loved ‘tinkering' in a workshop, making things, taking things apart and putting them back together again. A degree in Industrial Design, a career in Graphic Design and a passion for blacksmithing followed. Now Owen is a full-time blacksmith, with a full order book.

This skilled artist blacksmith's work is really lovely. Owen has carved out a name for himself with his outdoor cooking range. We adore the fire pits (and so does everyone else, as they regularly sell out). And the kitchen knife collection shows that forged pieces can be practical and artistic too.

As it'll be just you on these blacksmith experiences, all the teaching is geared towards you and what you'd like to learn. Owen will go through the basic tools used, which includes firing up the gas and coke forges.

You'll then make a start on forging your very own piece, using traditional blacksmithing methods that have been handed down from craftsmen to apprentices over thousands of years - and they still bring excellent results even in today's automated, mass-production world!

Make no mistake, heating the metal until it's red hot and then hammering it into shape is hard work. You will need to put some serious elbow grease into it. But the end result is so, so satisfying, knowing you lovingly crafted it yourself.

What you make on the day will be yours to keep. It's a wonderful memento of the time spent on your blacksmith experience at Owen's Huddersfield workshop. Buy your vouchers for an exclusive day course for one or two people now.

When Is It Available

• Weekdays throughout the year
• Dates are subject to availability
• Sessions start at 09:15 finishing at 17:00

Suitable For

• Minimum age 12
• Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult who may be a paying participant, or a non-participating observer who can attend for free
• A good, general level of fitness is required

Spectators

• Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

• Old, comfortable clothing of natural materials and sturdy footwear should be worn (preferably leather boots with toe caps)
• Please avoid any synthetic clothing