Jo the Iron - blacksmithing courses

Name: Jo the Iron - blacksmithing courses
Address: Standalone Farm, Letchworth, SG64JN, GB
Telephone: +447973111786
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Blacksmithing courses in Hertfordshire, no experience necessary www.jotheiron.co.uk
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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.

21/04/2024

Fancy organising a trip to the forge soon and learning some basic blacksmithing skills?

There are spaces in May (including some half-term slots) at the time of writing. You don't need any previous experience, you can be a complete novice, just come and have a go and enjoy a new experience. Book a day for yourself, or come along with someone else (you can book a half-day or full-day for two). Children from aged 12 and above are also welcome (accompanied by an adult), ideal for an alternative activity this coming half-term!

There are two forges and two anvils, so no sharing of equipment (unless you decide to organise a group booking) and lots of one-to-one tuition. You will go home with something you have made with your own hands, using traditional methods!

If you would like to book, please follow the link in the comments below (it will take you to my booking calendar). If you can't see what you want, please ask, drop me a DM or email me on [email protected] and I will do my best to help.

Hope to see you at the forge very soon.

08/04/2024

Space for one for a full day this coming Saturday (13th April) if you fancy a day at the forge!

No experience is necessary, you will have your own forge and anvil to work with and lots of one-to-one tuition. Go home with something made by your own hand from scratch.

To book, just follow the link to the online calendar in the comments below (or send a DM).

28/03/2024

Family group of four at the forge today, celebrating a significant birthday.

I have two forges and two anvils - most courses are for one or two (so there is no sharing of equipment). However, if you wish to share your day with loved ones or friends, then I'm happy to welcome groups (max 6) to the forge too. Everyone will learn some blacksmithing skills and take home something they have made by hand.

I've just updated the calendar to the end of August - so if you wish to get a date booked for just you, or your group, please pop to the online calendar (link in comments below) and choose a date. If your preferred date is not yet showing, then please drop me a line and let me know when you wish to come along.

17/02/2024

Feb is now fully booked - thank you!
A few slots left in March (weekdays only)
April still with weekend slots (13th, 27th or 28th April only)
Still plenty of weekday availability in April.

Just off to extend the online calendar to May and beyond as you are very organised with your bookings in 2024! Much appreciated.
Please find a link to calendar in comments below, where you can book your day at the forge (or drop me a DM to book).

See you at the forge very soon. Cheers - Jo (bottle opener made by previous attendee)

08/02/2024

*** Just two slots left to book in February! ***

1 x full day Sunday 18th
1 x full day Sunday 25th

Do they have your name on?

You don't need to have any previous experience, there is no sharing of equipment, and you each have your own forge and anvil to work on too, with lots of one-to-one tuition.

To book, please follow the link in the comments below (or drop me a DM).

Cheers - Jo

27/01/2024

Celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries this weekend at the forge

"6th Anniversary Gifts - Iron
For the sixth year of marriage, iron is the traditional gift. It may seem a random material to make a gift out of it, but iron is an important metal, and its strength and unbreakable durability represent the irrevocable bond between a married couple."

What's your excuse for a trip to the forge? :-)

21/01/2024

We've been keeping warm and toasty at the forge this month so far - welcoming lots of you to a blacksmith experience day.

If you fancy trying your hand at the forge, you don't need any previous experience. I have two forges and two anvils, so there is no sharing of equipment (unless you book as a group and choose to share). I welcome one or two to the forge at a time, so there's lots of one-to-one tuition too.

I've included a link to my website below.

Hope to see you at the forge very soon.

31/12/2023

Thanks for all the support in 2023!
Here's to more of the same next year.
Happy New Year to you and yours.

22/12/2023

***For those that love a last-minute shop - you can still order your blacksmith experience gift vouchers from me!***

Simply:

DM or drop an email to [email protected]
What type of voucher are you looking for?
- Full day for one or two (weekdays or weekends)
- Half-day for two (weekdays or weekends)
- Or a group combo - let me know how many and I will let you know how much
I'll send you my bank details
You pop the payment to me
E-voucher sent to you on receipt of funds and shopping done and dusted
Valid for one year from the date of purchase
No experience is necessary

Any questions please ask - or follow the link in the comments below for more information.

13/12/2023

Looking forward to seeing you at the forge in 2024 - plenty of dates to choose from, and let me know if you can't see what you want (December now fully booked - hurrah).

Gift vouchers are flying out - thank you, choosing an experience from a small business, really makes a difference - and hopefully the recipient will have a fantastic and memorable time bending metal!

If you would like to buy a blacksmith experinence voucher as a gift please send me a DM or drop an email to [email protected] stating what you would like and I can send over the voucher details. They are valid for one year and no experience is necessary.

Link for booking calendar in comments below.

05/12/2023

Thank you for all the bookings for presents for next year, and the request for gift vouchers - your support is very much appreciated!

Hands up I'm not fully automated (sorry), so it's a case of dropping me a DM or email to [email protected] and I can send over all the details for gift vouchers. They are valid for one year from the date of purchase (post-dated to Christmas of course). I'll pop a link to my website in the comments below so you can see what's included on a 'blacksmith experience day'. A truly unique gift, as well as a memorable one with a guaranteed handmade keepsake to take away! You can join them too (there's a small discount for booking two places on any course).

If you want to choose a date and get that booked in,, you will only have to pay the deposit at this time (£50pp) with the balance due a few days before they come along. It's an expensive time of year, so booking a date direct with me at least helps spread the cost.

No previous experience is necessary.

Any questions, please ask away.

25/11/2023

Always toasty at the forge! Welcoming some budding blacksmiths today.

22/11/2023

Here's one I'm sharing again from the wife's blog - 5 reasons an experience makes a better gift (not that we are biased of course!)

Link in comments below.....

21/11/2023

Thank you to those that have started to buy Blacksmith Experience gift vouchers (the very organised ones)!

If you would like to purchase a unique and memorable day for a loved one (no experience necessary) then have you considered sending them to the forge for the day!

Gift vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase (and can be post-dated to start from 25th December if they are a Christmas present).

Full and half-day options are available. All the information can be found on the website (link below).

A photo from the archive (I was a hand-model for the TV company promoting Forged in Fire in the UK)!

14/11/2023

Escape the crowds and come along to the forge for a day of blacksmithing this December! (Still plenty of slots available at the time of writing).

Make something unique with your own hands. Perfect to give as a present, or just enjoy for you.

Gift vouchers also available (valid for one year)

Please see link in the comments below to visit the website and book.

04/11/2023

**UPDATE** 30th November has now been booked (thank you). Still plenty of dates available in DECEMBER!

Thank you for all the November bookings - it's a busy month at the forge. At the time of writing just one day left to book this month - Thursday 30th November!

There is still plenty of space in December - you can come along, escape the seasonal madness, and make something to treasure or give as a special gift.

Link for booking calendar in the comments below.

23/10/2023

Some customers are getting their Christmas shopping started nice and early and have organised Blacksmith Experience Day Gift Vouchers already.

My vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase, mention that it's a Christmas present and I'm more than happy to post-date the start date to 25th December ensuring the recipient has the full year to come along to the forge.

You can DM me or drop an email to [email protected] and I will send over all the information.

If you prefer to book a date in the diary, I've updated the online calendar to the end of Feb (if you have another date in mind, just let me know). Link in comments below.

A Blacksmith Experience Gift voucher provides a unique and memorable gift and the proceeds of their visit will last a lifetime - taking home something they have made from scratch on the forge!

24/09/2023

Someone just had to move their booking for this coming Saturday (30th September) so I now have space for one for a full day if you fancy a trip to the forge next weekend!

Please DM, or drop an email to [email protected] to reserve. You can also pop onto the online calendar and reserve from there (link to calendar in comments below).

Your chance to grab a weekend slot and come along and make something with your own hands, learning some basic blacksmithing skills. No previous experience is necessary.

Price is £195, 9.30am to 5pm ish and all materials and equipment is supplied. Hope to see you there.

22/08/2023

Fancy booking a Hot Chocolate Team Day? See below for more details......

Address

Standalone Farm
Letchworth
SG64JN

Telephone

+447973111786

Website

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

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Be a Blacksmith for a Day

Budding blacksmiths in action

First workshop completed. I really enjoyed the experience and they seemed to like it too! Happy days. We made some toasting forks and then a coat rail. Great stuff