One Day Forge

Try forging for a day at Wilkur Forge with a short course designed around those keen to try forging for the first time.

An ideal gift when given as a present. Please refer to Purchase a Course for details. 

Suited to

Complete novices who have always wanted to try forging but just haven't yet.

Those who have started to show an interest in forging but have no gear.

Grandparents looking to entertain the grandkids and perhaps pick up a skill too.

Skill prerequisites

None.

One Day Forge covers

Lighting the coke forge and fire management, as these skills are crucial to a successful day's forging. The main blacksmithing tools and their functions and forge layout are explained.

You'll use the anvil, hand hammers and some of the other tools you'd expect to find in a blacksmith's shop to forge some items to take home.

Forging begins with drawing out points on square and round bars. After some practice, points are forged onto carbon steel bar. After hardening and tempering using the coke forge, you’ll have a scriber and a punch made, by you, to take home.

Some mild steel bars will be twisted in various ways to explore the different effects each type of twist has on the steel. Next, the bars are bent to create useful hooks for use in the home or workshop, or as a gift. If you finish these jobs there are additional projects you can tackle.

If you've always wanted to try forging but have had trouble finding somewhere to do so, Wilkur Forge can help.

NOTE - knifemaking is NOT covered in One Day Forge. Please refer to Hand Forge Basics and Power Forge Basics.

Course duration

Running for one seven-hour day, One Day Forge is an introduction to forging and is 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.

One Day Forge course cost

$300.00 including 10% GST per person. 

Please note - If you would like to book with more than one minor or adult, please contact Wilkur Forge to discuss costing for families. Wilkur Forge has facilities for up to six participants.

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

Further learning with Wilkur Forge

Wilkur Forge offers courses ranging from basic to advanced. The structure of all Wilkur Forge's courses sees participants build their forging experience and knowledge.