Hand Forge intermediate

Hand Forge Intermediate is Wilkur Forge's mid-level hand forging course.

In Hand Forge Intermediate further exploration of the fundamentals of blacksmithing is the primary focus.

Suited to

Those who have experience from working in their own forge and wish to further develop their hand forging knowledge.

Skill prerequisites

Successful completion of Wilkur Forge’s Hand Forge Basics course. If you have undertaken a hand forging course elsewhere please contact Wilkur Forge to determine if this course is for you.

Hand Forge Intermediate covers

Using coke forges techniques such as piercing, splitting, punching and fire welding are explained and demonstrated before you are encouraged to experience using these fundamental blacksmithing techniques.

In Hand Forge Intermediate we begin by making a number of tools. Some tongs and hand tools, such as hammer heads, hot setts, flatters, punches, chisels and drifts, are made using hand forging techniques including striking for other course participants. Once the tools are made we set about punching and slitting pieces of bar which are then formed into decorative parts used create some ornamental brackets. Assembling of the parts is done with some blacksmithing joinery. You take the brackets home, along with the tooling you make along the way, to help with your future projects.     

Course duration

Running over three consecutive eight-hour days, Wilkur Forge Hand Forge Intermediate courses are scheduled as per the Wilkur Forge Course Calendar.

Workshop facilities

Hand Forge Intermediate runs with two to six participants and each participant has their own coke forge, anvil and hand tools. Other tools are used in co-operation with fellow participants. There is plenty of room to move and time to ask questions and learn.

Safety gear

You need to provide your own safety glasses and hearing protection. Long cotton drill pants and a long-sleeved cotton drill shirt are required apparel for attending our courses. Leather safety boots must be worn. Wilkur Forge will provide a leather apron for use when required during the course or you may bring your own.     

Note - synthetic or baggy clothes and non-safety footwear are NOT acceptable apparel to attend Wilkur Forge's courses in due to safety considerations.

Hand Forge Intermediate three-day course cost

$1,050.00 including 10% GST per person.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for further information. 

Further learning with Wilkur Forge

Wilkur Forge's following Hand Forge Advanced course builds on your forging experience and knowledge.