Discover the art of traditional knifemaking in Cheshire with these hands-on one-day workshops at the Ellesmere Port blacksmith’s forge, where you will learn to hand-forge your very own knife. Your instructor for the day is artisan blacksmith Alex, a skilled heritage craftsman who uses traditional forging techniques to create both classic and contemporary metalwork. While he’s often commissioned to make larger pieces like gates and handrails, he also has a real passion for crafting blades. During the workshop, you will focus on forging a knife with a metal blade and handle that’s not only decorative but fully functional too. With classes limited to just five participants, everyone has their own hearth to work from while Alex guides you step-by-step through the process of transforming a simple steel billet into a handcrafted knife. Set in Alex’s authentic Victorian workshop dating back to 1885, located within the National Waterways Museum along the south pier of Ellesmere Port, this experience offers a truly memorable introduction to the craft. Best of all, you will leave with the knife you forged yourself.
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Overview
- A full-day Knifemaking course
- Learn to make a hand-forged knife
- At Alex's Victorian Ellesmere Port forge
- Within the National Waterways Museum
What's Included
- Enjoy a Knifemaking day in a genuine Victorian Forge built in 1885
- Expert tuition from an experienced Bladesmith
- Learn traditional bladesmithing techniques using the fire, hammer and anvil
- Learn how to forge a bespoke hand-forged blade you can call your own
- Take home your forged creation
- You will form part of a small group of up to five participants
Availability
- Minimum age is 18
- A good general level of fitness is required for this experience
Location:
- The National Waterways Museum, The Wirral, Cheshire
- Convenient access to the forge being one minute off the M53 at Junction 9
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
Suitable For
- Minimum age is 18
- A good general level of fitness is required for this experience
- Not suitable for spectators
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
