Create a unique and personal addition for your home with this one-of-a-kind Coat Rack Forging Experience in Kent! Just outside the charming village of Horsmonden, near Tunbridge Wells, you’ll join master blacksmith Michael in a full-day, hands-on adventure. Under his guidance, you'll dive into the art of blacksmithing, learning timeless techniques and creating a beautiful, functional piece that reflects your own craftsmanship. In this immersive session, you’ll shape metal leaves that will serve as decorative yet functional holders for the hand-forged hooks you’ll attach to your backplate. Using a powerful 30-ton hydraulic press, you’ll learn to form the delicate, organic leaf shapes and then create hooks with traditional blacksmithing tools and an anvil. You’ll even forge the backplate to which everything will be secured. As a finishing touch, you’ll rivet the metal components together, completing a stunning coat rack ready to take pride of place in your home. Treat yourself or a loved one to this unforgettable experience - the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion.
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Overview
- Hand-forge a triple coat hook rack
- Intricate leaf-shaped design
- Hosted by blacksmith extraordinaire, Michael
- Whole day experience
What's Included
- One day blacksmith experience to forge a coat hook rack at workshop in Horsmonden, Kent
- Warm welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Tour of the workshop
- Tutoring and guidance throughout the experience
- Learn how to craft the rack and three leaf hooks using your own gas forge, anvil and hand tools
- You will be shown through a range of techniques such as forging, texturing leaves, free forming three hooks and the backplate, jif/former use in the vice, marking out holes and hot riveting the final piece together
- Use a 30-ton hydraulic press to form the leaves
- Demonstration to show how one of the pre-made pieces is forged
- Materials, PPE and equipment will be provided
- A hearty stew (root vegetables, chickpea and spices) for lunch is included
- You may form part of a group of up to 6 people
Suitable For
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Due to the nature of this activity a good, general level of fitness is required
Availability
- Available Fridays throughout the year
- The course does not operate in July and August
- Sessions generally start at 9:30 finishing around 17:30
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 15 years
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- You will be required to sign a disclaimer form on the day
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
