Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing Courses in North Devon
Learn new skills through craft courses. Whether you seek to learn the art of bladesmithing, blacksmithing, or fine jewellery-making, each course is designed to give you a taste of these traditional skills with hands-on experience and one to one, private tuition - No groups.
Silver ring making workshop
A glance into the world of Jewellery making. Learn how to craft your very own sterling silver ring, or other piece, step by step using traditional tools and techniques.
In this half day course we will cover simple design, shaping, soldering & more. Step by step to make something unique for you.
No prior experience is necessary, as I will take you through every step in detail in this one to one private session, so you can learn the process and create something that will last generations.
Half day Blacksmithing
Spend a half day in the forge, in a private one to one session, learning the basics of blacksmithing.
Learn to manage a fire, use a hammer & reshape glowing hot metal.
This course is designed to help you understand more about this ancient craft, and how tools and fire are used to manipulate steel. We will work to create a variety of items for you to take home with you.
Bladesmithing - knife making experience day
One or two days in a forge, learning the basics of hand forging a knife.
An intensive, one to one, fun course that is designed to give a taste of every step of the process. Including basic blacksmithing, managing fire, using a hammer, forging, handling & heat treatment.
Using a mix of both traditional and modern techniques you will create a tool that lasts a lifetime.
This course is only offered to those over the age of 18.
A bespoke wedding ring/ anniversary band making workshop, Devon.
An alternative wedding idea, a relaxed course for two people, work together to create custom wedding bands for each other. Choose from 925/940 silver, 9ct or 18ct gold and using traditional tools, techniques and step by step guidance you will learn the basics of silver & goldsmithing, leaving with something special and completely unique.
Please contact me to for more information & booking. See some styles you could make here.
Wedding ring course for two.
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When booking, please make sure you can attend the date chosen as it can be difficult to find a new available date.
Once your appointment is confirmed i’ll be in touch to discuss anything necessary for your course. Alternatively, you can buy a voucher below to be redeemed anytime in the next two years.
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Sensible clothes, jeans or cotton trousers are a good choice as they aren’t flammable. Cotton, long sleeve shirts, jumpers and hoodies are great at keeping you warm if it’s cold and protecting your arms. Solid, closed shoes/boots. Absolutely no synthetic fabrics or flip flops!
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Depending on the course.. A little bit of heat and noise, and a nicely paced work environment. Smithing courses will be a lot to learn and take in, but i’m there to guide you through each step. Jewellery courses are much more relaxed, and quiet!
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Yourself, suitable clothes, some ideas, a packed lunch if doing a full day, and water. I’ll provide the rest.
Please find below additional information for courses. It is important you read this before booking so you can understand a little more about each course I offer here at Arashi Forge.
Waiver (must be completed by anyone attending one of my courses.)