{"product_id":"intro-into-blacksmithing-half-day-course","title":"Course - Introduction to Blacksmithing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Blacksmithing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Introduction to Blacksmithing, you’ll learn the basic skills and techniques of the craft while getting hands on experience at the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll start by forging a small leaf, which can be turned into a keyring or used as a decorative ornament. You’ll then put your new skills to the test by creating your very own bottle opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:00am - Welcome \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrive at the forge, settle in with a morning coffee, and meet your blacksmith. We’ll begin with a detailed safety talk covering the essential dos and don’ts of working in the forge, ensuring everyone knows how to work safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:30am - Forge Your Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ll take you through the process of creating a leaf, step by step. You’ll learn how to heat and shape the metal while having the freedom to experiment with different shapes and details to create a design of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12:00pm - Forge a Bottle Opener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, I’ll guide you through the process of forging your own bottle opener. Once it’s finished, we’ll put it to the test and make sure it works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:00pm - Finish \u0026amp; Take Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the end of the day! We’ll make sure your creations are coated and finished, ready for you to take home, display and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather aprons and safety goggles are provided and must be worn as instructed throughout the course. A full safety briefing will be given before the course begins and all participants must follow the safety instructions provided by the blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootwear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyone’s safety, all students must wear flat, closed toe shoes. Leather footwear is strongly preferred, and steel toe shoes are recommended where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels and open toe footwear, including flip flops and sandals, are strictly prohibited in the forge. Anyone arriving in unsuitable footwear will not be permitted to take part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Date?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVouchers for this course are also available to purchase. They make a great gift for someone who would love to try their hand at knife making, or can be a flexible option if none of our upcoming course dates suit your schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase a voucher and contact us to arrange a course date that works for you, subject to availability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Court Forge","offers":[{"title":"Wed 4 November (10:00AM - 1:00PM)","offer_id":55181750993233,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fri 13 November (10:00AM - 1:00PM)","offer_id":55181770916177,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fri 27 November (10:00AM - 1:00PM)","offer_id":55181771538769,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fri 4 December (10:00AM - 1:00PM)","offer_id":55181776486737,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fri 18 December (10:00AM - 1:00PM)","offer_id":55181776748881,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/4595\/3873\/files\/Introduction_Voucher_Main_Image_20261002_225928_0001.jpg?v=1790978452","url":"https:\/\/kingscourtforge.co.uk\/products\/intro-into-blacksmithing-half-day-course","provider":"Kings Court Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}