Module 1 - Beginners

BEGINNER
 INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
12 Y/O +

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This workshop is suitable for all former Waterside students (+) who have completed .

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  • Sat from 9:30am-4:00pm (2 full day Sessions)
    no dates
  • ‍Sat from 1:00pm-4:30pm (4 half day sessions)
    Oct 10, 17, 25, 31 - FULL
  • Sat & Sun from 9:30am-4:00pm (weekend intensive)
    no dates
  • Sat from 8:00am-11:30pm (4 half day sessions)
    Nov 21, 28 , Dec 5 & 12 - FULL

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No previous experience required. Students are given an overview of the practice including the primary tools, safety precautions and creative possibilities. They are taught how to light and manage a coke fired forge and will be introduced to some of the fundamental techniques (drawing out, bending, twisting). Take home one completed project after each session.

Together, Module 1 & Module 2, cover the 7 fundamental forging techniques and upon completion students will have gained enough knowledge to continue their own explorations into blacksmithing. We offer a 10% discount when both are purchased as a Gift Voucher Package.

Minimum age for students is 12 and under 15’s need to be accompanied by an adult, also enrolled in the course.Price $580 / $522 (full-time student under 24) / $1080 M1 + M2 (gift voucher package)

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Really great place. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and there is a wealth of experience to learn from. I did the module 1 - beginners course before joining as a member and it's been a great experience. Would absolutely recommend for anyone who wants to learn and is unsure how to start.