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.

Hand Forge Intermediate begins with making tongs and hand tools using hand forging techniques, including striking for other course participants. Carbon steel bar sections are forged into scribers, chisels and punches. Once the tooling is made, production starts on the decorative components to be used to create a three-legged coffee table frame. Blacksmith's joinery is used to assemble the parts.

This is a lot of work to undertake when you are essentially starting from scratch. But with guidance from Wilkur Forge you will take home tools for your forge, plus a coffee table you never thought you’d be able to make.

Course duration

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

Participants

One Day Forge runs with two to six participants, giving everyone plenty of time to ask questions and learn.

Safety gear

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for safety gear requirements.

Hand Forge Intermediate three-day course cost

$1,225.00 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.