BLACKSMITHING EXPERIENCE DAYS LED
BY A PROFESSIONAL BLACKSMITH

BASED IN GRASSINGTON IN THE HEART OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES

Forge a new skill

Learn the art of blacksmithing in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Whether you're testing the water, taking your first steps into a rewarding career or just having a bit of fun, I can take you through the fundamentals of blacksmithing, show you them in action and guide you through creating an item of your very own that you can treasure forever. I help budding blacksmiths across the country, please get in touch to discuss. In my fully equipped forge in Grassington, Skipton I can teach you the basics, from forging and punching techniques to fire welding, hot cutting or even bladesmithing.

Classes are for a maximum of 7 people, under 16 years old accompanied by an adult. You will forge something with your own hands, from fire pokers and bottle openers to steel roses, Damascus kitchen knives, swords or even something bespoke should you have an idea of your own. You are required to wear sturdy boots, (preferably safety boots), and clothing you don't mind getting dirty (preferably long sleeves), all other safety equipment, as well as tools and materials are provided. Tea, coffee and bottled water is also provided, it is recommended to bring a packed lunch with you as food is not included.

Please note before purchasing

Classes are now fully booked until April 2027

Thank you for the incredible interest in the blacksmith experience days. Classes run 5 days a week including weekends but due to high demand the earliest available dates are now from April 2027 onwards. We apologise for the wait times and appreciate your patience. We are committed to maintaining small class sizes to ensure every participant gets the best possible hands-on instruction, which means the calendar fills up very quickly. Please contact us in advance to secure a date. See the calendar for the next available dates and when using the mobile version dates marked with a dot, or 'fully booked' are not available.

Thank you for your continued support of the craft!

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Physical gift vouchers can be purchased for any of the experience days upon request

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Course details*:

3 Hour Session for 1 Person - £115

3 Hour Session for 2 People - £185

3 Hour Session for 3 People - £265

3 Hour Session for 4 People - £335

3 Hour Session for 5 People - £405

3 Hour Session for 6 People - £465

In a 3-hour class it is possible to forge items such as a Viking style knife, a fire poker, bottle openers, candle sticks, hair pins, hooks, toasting forks, wizard wand and much more.

5 Hour Session for 1 Person - £165

5 Hour Session for 2 People - £285

5 Hour Session for 3 People - £405

5 Hour Session for 4 People - £560

5 Hour Session for 5 People - £670

In a 5-hour class it is possible to forge more complicated pieces such as a door knocker, hanging basket brackets, boot jack, boot scraper, steel flowers or an item of your own design.

1 Day Damascus Knife Making Class for 1 Person - £225

1 Day Damascus Knife Making Class for 2 People - £365

1 Day Damascus Knife Making Class for 3 People - £575

1 Day Damascus Knife Making Class for 4 People - £675

1 Day Damascus Knife Making Class for 5 People - £820

In the 6-hour Damascus knife making class you will be forging, hardening and tempering your kitchen knife using traditional techniques. The blade and the handle will be forged from the same piece of Damascus steel with an integral handle. Once you forge, grind, polish and put the final edge on your knife it will then be etched in acid to bring out the beautiful pattern that Damascus steel has. You will also be able to prepare the knife to attach your own handle at a later date if you choose. This class is designed as an introduction to knife making for beginners and is for people over 18 years old.

2 day Damascus Knife Making Class for 1 Person - £395

2 day Damascus Knife Making Class for 2 People - £715

2 day Damascus Knife Making Class for 3 People - £950

2 day Damascus Knife Making Class for 4 People - £1255

In this 2 day Damascus knife making class you will be forging, hardening and tempering your kitchen knife using traditional techniques. Once you forge, grind, polish and put the final edge on your knife it will then be etched in acid to bring out the beautiful pattern that Damascus steel has. On the second day you will choose your wood from a selection of hardwoods from around the world and then fit and shape the handle ready for use, as well as adding a brass bolster to the blade. This class is designed as an introduction to knife making for beginners and is for people over 18 years old.

Couple's Rose Making Class - £265

Forge your very own metal rose in this 5 hour workshop. You will work together at the anvil as 'smith & striker' to first forge and shape the stem and petals before bringing all the elements together using tongs, a gas torch and your artistic eye to bring the rose to life.

Sword Making Workshop for 1 Person - £265

Sword Making Workshop for 2 People - £435

Sword Making Workshop for 3 People - £605

Sword Making Workshop for 4 People - £720

I'll start by lighting the forge, then after a short safety briefing we will finalise the design of the blade, cross-guard and pommel and then you'll be at the anvil - hammer in hand. You will be forging your decorative sword entirely from scratch, including fitting and shaping the handle and even adding a fuller if you choose to. I will be with you to guide and step-in whenever necessary, to ensure you leave with something you can be proud of. Under 18 years old accompanied by an adult. The class runs for approximately 7 hours.

If you have something in mind you would like to make, let me know and we can make it happen!

Fully equipped forge
Learn age-old blacksmithing techniques
Traditional coke forge or modern gas forge
Professional guidance
Forge at least 1 item of your own to take with you
Beginner-friendly
Tools, materials and all safety equipment provided
Under 16 years accompanied by an adult

Please contact me by phone or email prior to booking to secure the date of the class on 07542805385 - info@richardwalkerblacksmith.co.uk

Thank you for your continued support of the craft!

Fantastic day in the forge! Bought as a birthday gift for my partner who is really interested in the principles of heritage crafts, and he described it as the best present he'd ever received. Richard is knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic about his work and teaching, helping us to create items we were incredibly pleased with. In 5 hours, almost to the minute, we managed to create a knife, a door knocker and a hair pin, all shaped and detailed and pretty enough to want to use. The whole day felt unpretentious and personalised to what we wanted to achieve and learn, not just an 'off the peg experience day', which i was keen to avoid. Highly recommended.

Lindsey Coombs, Google review

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"I booked an afternoon with Richard for my husband as a gift - best decision ever! He had an amazing time and was so impressed with the knife that he made. Two weeks later and he's still raving about it! He said Richard was really knowledgeable and had a real gift for explaining things really clearly and declared it the best gift he'd ever received! The booking process was easy and all communication from Richard was spot on. The photos he took were an unexpected and much appreciated touch too. Thanks Richard, you really gave him a great experience! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. All the best x"

Nicola Penthand, Facebook review
Will be going again... guaranteed ! One of the best black smithing workshops I’ve been to so far, I went for one to one tuition and in 3 hours I was taught how to manipulate the Steele, punch holes, hot cut the steel and a barley twist, to finish it off the with my first forge weld, at the end of the day I walked away with Viking bog knife and a bottle opener. Couldn’t have expected anything else from the day and looking forward to moving some more steel !!! Would definitely recommend !!

ReubenW-9, Yell review

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