Who the course is for: Beginners – no prior experience required. Chefs and food professionals. Hobbyists, makers and craft enthusiasts. Anyone looking for a unique, creative one-day experience. Students must be age 19 and over.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Discover the ancient craft of blacksmithing and create your own chef’s knife in a day. Perfect for food enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and anyone with an interest in traditional craftsmanship. A unique opportunity to learn the art of knife making in our specialist forge. Guided by experienced tutors, you’ll be introduced to the complete process of designing, forging, and finishing a chef’s knife.
Class times 09:00 – 16:30
Further information
Suitable for beginners (no prior experience required), Hobbyists, makers and craft enthusiasts or anyone looking for a unique, creative one-day experience. Students must be age 19 and over.
- Explore the principles of knife design, materials, and safe workshop practice
- Forge and shape metal using traditional blacksmithing techniques
- Apply heat treatment and hardening processes to create a durable blade
- Grind, sharpen, and refine your knife to a professional standard
- Fit and shape a comfortable handle for both performance and style
We have L2 and L3 Blacksmithing course you could apply for, or additional Blacksmithing experiences. Please see on our website.
Our expert lecturer will both assess and support you throughout your experience. No formal assessment, just pure enjoyment!
Please bring with you old, non-flammable clothing, safety boots, safety glasses and an old pair of leather/hard wearing gloves.