THINGS TO DO WITH A HAMMER, A FIRE AND A PIECE OF IRON

 

From the Iron Age the Blacksmith has played a key role in the development, protection and adornment of society. One has only to consider the earliest weapons of war, magnificent armour, gates, and thousands of utilitarian objects used in homes and at work.

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Archaeology shows that numerous hand tools and skills used by our ancestors are identical to those in use today. Over the millennia the Blacksmith has become not only a skilled worker of metal, but often regarded as a resource of local wisdom endowed with magical skills.

By its nature Blacksmithing is a tough way of earning a living. To reach the highest standards, a level of commitment is demanded that imposes challenges on an individual’s physical and mental strengths and one may wonder why anyone would want to enter such a profession! Each Blacksmith will have their own reasons, but inexorably all get hooked in some way by the tradition, mystique, challenges, creativity, and camaraderie.

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We are pleased to report that Blacksmithing is very much alive and The Blacksmiths Guild continues to provide first class tuition to those wanting to experience the wonders of moving hot metal. We provide a range of courses for all levels of ability as we have for over 50 years and are proud of our achievements and would welcome you to our courses and events.

 

We look forward to meeting you.

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