The Devon blacksmith, Richard Bent, offers people the experience of working with him at Red Anvil Forge, Halwell.

The working forge has two coal fires, three gas furnaces, anvils, hammer and tongs and working space for five students

One day courses of expert tuition in Basic Blacksmithing, suitable for the absolute beginner

I am Richard Bent FWCB, a Silver medal holder from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, and offer Experience Days in the Basic Skills of Blacksmithing from my well equipped workshop/forge in Halwell, nr Totnes, Devon. I offer tuition to the absolute beginner and those who may wish to build on previous experience. The student will leave the course having produced several different projects and an overwhelming sense of achievement. (PLEASE NOTE: We do Not offer knife or blade making courses)

Please note: Students must be 17 years and over please (this is mandated by our Insurers)

FEES: One-day courses are held on a Saturday and the fee is £100.00 per person, payable on booking.

We do also offer some Friday courses and the fee is £100.00 per person, payable on booking. This can either be taken as a single day’s course, or combined with the consecutive Saturday course to make a two day course.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: The course fee includes:

1. All tuition

2. PPE - safety glasses, gloves

3. Use of equipment

4. Tea/Coffee and biscuits available throughout the day

5. Bottled water

NOT INCLUDED:

1. Students are requested to bring their own packed lunch.

2. Face masks

AVAILABILITY:

Each course offers up to FIVE student places.

CANCELLATION POLICY as of 9 May 2022

Our decision to add a cancellation policy has not come lightly, but we regret our small business can no longer sustain last minute cancellations. As of 9 May 2022, those who purchase one of courses outright or a Gift Certificate will be subject to our cancellation policy.

Cancellation up to 14 days before a course, will be able to book a further course with no redress.

Cancellation within the period of 14 days of a course date, will be able to book a further course subject to a £20.00 rebooking fee.

For those who book a last minute place, ie in the period of 14 days before the course, and subsequently wish to cancel, they will be able to book a further course subject to a £10.00 rebooking fee.

Again, we are sorry to have made this decision.

Richard and Linda Bent