Jo the Iron - blacksmithing courses

Name: Jo the Iron - blacksmithing courses
Address: Standalone Farm, Letchworth, SG64JN, GB
Telephone: +447973111786
Rating: 4.9

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Blacksmithing courses in Hertfordshire, no experience necessary www.jotheiron.co.uk

11/11/2024

Have you seen the Esty shop - something handmade from the forge to give as a unique gift?

Thanks for the orders already received!

I've popped the link for the shop in the comments below.

29/10/2024

Fancy coming to the forge and making a unique and special gift for a loved one or to keep for you? I have spaces in November and December available now.

I've popped a link to the booking calendar in the comments below.

You don't need any previous experience of working on a forge or with metal - you will learn all you need to make something by hand to take home and treasure, or gift to a loved one.

I think that is so much nicer than buying something off the shelf and you get to experience being a blacksmith for a day!

16/10/2024

Fancy being a blacksmith for a day? No previous experience is required, you will learn some basic blacksmithing techniques and go home with something you have made from scratch, using the forge, anvil, hammer and your energy!

I teach traditional methods (no power tools here).

I have two forges and two anvils so there is no sharing of equipment (unless you choose to make a group booking) - there is lots of tuition and help on hand, as well as the chance to get on with it and truly learn a little more about this ancient craft 'hands on'!

You can book a full day for one or two (small discount for two spaces booked at the same time), or you can book a half-day for two.

I've popped a link to the calender in the comments below, where you can see my availability and costs etc.

Hope to see you at the forge very soon.

20/09/2024

Fancy a trip to the forge this coming October?
Just 5 days left to book at the time of writing, very limited weekend availability next month, thanks to all your bookings!

Nov and Dec still have plenty of space for you to come along to the forge - hope to see you there very soon.

Link to calendar in comments below.

02/09/2024

Last free weekend in September to book - this coming weekend (at the time of writing 7th and 8th are still free)!

31/08/2024

September tomorrow and time to book a day at the forge!

Don't hang around, I only have spaces at the beginning of the month (see link in comments below for availability)

As the kids go back to school, you may need a little de-stressing and what could be better than using a hammer on the anvil and creating something unique to take home enjoy! It doesn't matter if you have never tried blacksmithing before, complete novices very welcome.

Look forward to welcoming you to the forge!

21/08/2024

It's cooling down - time to book a trip to the forge?

I've popped a link in the comments below to my calendar, so you can see availability and get your date booked in.

Come on your own, or with a friend (small groups also welcome, you will be sharing equipment if you are three or more). No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to try something new, or rekindle an old skill, use your hands and made something from scratch using traditional blacksmithing techniques!

Based at Standalone Farm in Letchworth - people from all over the world have visited the forge - will you be next?

13/08/2024

The Esty shop is off and running - first sale - a bottle opener! Whoop! Makes sense in this weather!

All hand-forged by yours truly - why not take a look for a unique gift or a treat for you. Link to shop in comments below.

Pic from a former forge course (not made by me)

05/08/2024

More fun at the forge this weekend!

Some places available this August - please head to the website to book (link in comments below).

16/07/2024

Are you around in August? Plenty of availability at the forge at the time of writing for you to book and come and try your hand at being a blacksmith for the day! An alternative day out this summer.

I've popped the link for my online calendar in the comments below, so you can see availability and get your day out with a difference sorted in good time.

Here's a picture of me 'hand-modelling' for Blaze TV who were promoting in the UK a bit ago! The things you do.......

I can't promise hand-modelling will be involved when you visit, but a good day, with the fruits of your labour to take home and enjoy, as well as learning some new skills, using your hands and getting a little worn out in the process.

No experience is necessary. Hope to see you at the forge this summer.

02/07/2024

Just updated the calendar to the end of 2024! Book your day at the forge and take your pick (just had some people booking a November date, so thought I'd better get organised!)

Link to the calendar is in the comments below!

Thank you - hope to see you at the forge in the latter part of this year!

14/06/2024

I finally got around to starting the Esty Shop! (Can you tell that someone must be home from Uni to have helped in this mission!)

Now you can buy some additional hand-forged bits (made by me) without coming to the forge, or to add to the things you already made!

Perfect pressies for the summer season, once it gets going! Or a unique hand-made gift.

Link to shop in comments below......

03/06/2024

*** Fancy a Father's Day treat with a difference? ***

There is a half-day for two available to book on Sunday 16th June.

Come along to the forge, make some memories as well as something memorable to bring home! No experience is necessary.

Please follow the link in the comments below and click on 16th June to book!

21/05/2024

Half-term availability:

Full day for one or two Friday 31st May
Half day for two Sat 1st June

I recommend a half-day for the younger ones, these are for two people only. Ideal from aged 12 and above (must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the health and safely briefing please).

A full day can be booked by one or two people.

No experience is necessary, you will learn some new skills and go home with something you have created using the forge, anvil and hammer only (no power tools involved), learning some traditional blacksmithing techniques along the way!

Link to my booking calendar is in the comments below. Hope to see you for a different sort of activity this coming half-term.

Photo of my hands when I was used to promo for the UK!

14/05/2024

Looking for something different to do this coming half-term, why not plan a visit to the forge!

For the younger ones, I recommend a half-day (which is only for two) so you can join in with them, learn a new skill and each come home with something you have made with your own hands. A real unique experience, shared together, and a talking point for years to come!

Ideal from aged 12 and above (a little younger can take part, as long as you feel they have the stamina for the activity) and no previous experience is necessary.

Please visit the online calendar to book (link in comments below) and click on the date that suits you.

If you cant' see the date you want, do please ask as I can sometimes juggle the diary.

Hope to see you at the forge this half-term!

30/04/2024

Do something different this May - book a day at the forge and try your hand at being a blacksmith.

I have some weekday and weekend availability next month (as well as some slots in half-term). You do not need any experience, you can be a complete novice, or someone who has a fond memory of metalwork from school and would like to try again!

If you click on the link in the comments below, that will take you to my online calendar where you can choose a date to suit.

Hope to see you at the forge!

25/04/2024

People often message to ask what we get up to at the forge on a day's course, so here's a blog from the archive (my wife wrote the words) 'Be a Blacksmith for a Day'.

Link in comments below.

Address

Standalone Farm
Letchworth
SG64JN

Telephone

+447973111786

Website

http://www.jotheiron.co.uk/

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