Proving the bottom blast forge made on a specialist course. Student is forge welding a bundle of 8mm diameter rods together to form a cage
Scrolling tongs from a coil spring
A bracket incorporating tenon, collaring, rivetting, splitting, scroll making and punching
Applying a non toxic finish to a fork
A cage twist finial
WELCOME TO THE BLACKSMITHS GUILD
Providing training for the traditional and developing skills of the Blacksmiths Craft and promoting the Craft
Incorporating the Guild of Wrought Ironwork Craftsmen of Wessex, and the Blacksmiths and Metalworkers Association of the South West
Forging experience taster days, for anyone wanting to try forging
Forge in type Skill's days to develop 'smithing skills and build confidence with like minded people.
Skill / project weekends making specific items
Specialist skills courses for specific skills eg. toolmaking, damascus, twists, repousse.
Courses tailored to suit your specific requirements
Group courses for clubs , friends or families.
Make items to sell from your very first course.
The Guild actively promotes the Craft by supporting our members and providing outlets for their products at many shows throughout the country.
At these shows our members can be seen demonstrating their skills, selling their wares, displaying items they have made, and competing in various competitions
Many County Shows on the National Blacksmiths Competition Circuit are stewarded by members of the Guild.
Some of our members also attend the smaller shows and the guild supports them in these situations.
The Guild also sponsors various competitions by providing trophies.
The Frank Day Inter College Trophy
The Guild sponsors an Inter College Competition which is competed for annually by any College that has courses for blacksmiths.
This competition is hosted by the Three Counties Show held at Malvern each year.
The award is given to the Student who submits the winning piece in the relevant class, and consists of a cash prize of £100, and a certificate the student can add to their portfolio.
The Guild retains the Trophy, but arrangements can be made to allow publicity shots to be taken to promote both the student, and the College they were trained at.
For further details contact the Three Counties Show, Blacksmiths Competitions, details can be found on the NBCC website
