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              Course details for types and costs

              The courses are open to everyone ,

              The ideal gift that is "different"


              Gift cards can be supplied,

              Each student works on an individual hearth and anvil

              Classes are usually limited to four students.

              Materials are included in the cost

              as are refreshments throughout the day,

              Students to bring their own lunch


              It is recommended that old clothes, (Non-flammable)

              and stout working shoes, (preferably with steel toe caps) be worn

              NO TRAINERS or other unsuitable footwear

              A leather apron, ear protection and Safety Glasses


              If students don't  have their own, we can supply them



              A Forging Experience Taster Day

               

              If you, or someone you know,  have ever had the desire to try your hand at  forging hot metal

              then we can give you that opportunity to do so.


              We offer classes for up to four people that cater for anyone  just wanting to ‘have a go’

              From  January 2017 these are available at a mutually convenient date.

              Contact emai;   courses@westpointforge.org.uk


              Course fee is £125 per person


              Or For those who seriously want

              to learn the traditional blacksmithing skills but don’t know where to start,  we have an


              Intensive Basic Blacksmiths Skills

              a 3 day course


              All the skills you need to produce many different items, from simple hooks to frames and brackets


              Course fee is £250 per person

              No previous knowledge is needed


              These classes are for up to four people,

               each student having their own forging hearth and anvil


              Suitable Gift Cards can be arranged

              email;  courses@westpointforge.org.uk


               

              When you know and understand the basics,  we can then provide

              further specific classes in additional skill areas

              to take you through the transition to a new career.


              We can introduce you to the skills,  

              How far you want to take them is up to yourself.


                We can also arrange courses in more advanced and allied

              blacksmithing skills to suit your requirements.



              Contact details

              To book a place, or for any queries and for payment methods,

              Cheques made out to "Westpoint Forge" are preferred but other arrangements can be made.


              We are somewhat old fashioned and prefer a personal touch,

              so we do not currently take online or over the phone payments


              courses@westpointforge.org.uk


              or Tel 01626 863372


               

              Forge Courses

              c/o Hawthorns
              11A The Mews
              Dawlish
              EX7 9DW


               






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