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 Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School is based in the heart of Lincolnshire and we are renowned for our craftmanship in ironwork. Under the guidance of professional blacksmith, Bob Oakes, we also offer professional and vocational blacksmithing courses as well as training and tuition in blacksmithing and forge work for all levels of ability.
We are a working forge as well as a blacksmithing school and our site covers all aspects of our work. From blacksmithing courses to commissions, you will be able to find it from one of the links here or on the navigation menu at the top of the screen. Of course, if you would like to see more of what we have to offer, you can take a look at our new Gallery. We have photographs of our Students' work as well as our own work and you can also watch our Introductory video. To see our Gallery, click here , or select 'Gallery' from the menu at the top of the screen. |
Cold Hanworth Forge has recently gained an important and prestigious award in recognition of its outstanding support for future Artisans; The 2009 Balvenie/Country Living Magazine; Artisan Mentor of the year.  Bob was presented with this award at a ceremony held at the beautiful Cliveden House Hotel on the eighth of October together with the award winners of the three other categories. Full information and photographs can be found by visiting http://www.thebalvenie.com/en-gb/art_awards_cat09.php or by reading the November edition of the Country Living Magazine.
On many occasions our students have brought with them their wives and partners,not to take part in the Blacksmithing, but simply to have a break and to explore new suroundings. We have a wonderful city to visit with its Cathedral and historic buildings though not every one would wish to spend the whole of their stay in Lincoln. Marianne Nixey, http://www.mariannenixey.com/landscape.html a local professional artist has offered to provide afternoon art workshops in mixed media at Cold Hanworth Forge, working in our classroom. The cost for the student would be £35 per session of three hours, including all art materials and tea/coffee. This is a superb opportunity for both partners to take part in activities at our establishment at Cold Hanworth. Although the price of the art workshops do not include meals such as do our main Blacksmithing courses, it would be envisaged that partners would eat together at the local restaurant both at Lunch time and in the evenings. We would also allow other students to take part in these workshops as a separate entity by themselves. Please inform me if you are interested. The photograph shows a number of happy students proudly displaying their completed pieces on one of the Basic Beginners Courses. and what a high standard they were! In just short of three days this must be the finest Basic Beginners course available! The sheer amount of techniques learned, the teamwork, enjoyment and social interaction developed, all add up to a thouroughly worthwhile and unforgetable experience. A number of those who came are now book on other more advanced courses such as toolmaking, sculpture and our 'Make your own Forge. Please click the Courses menue in order to view what we have organised for the near future. |
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November News from Cold Hanworth Forge
Hi Everyone,  Welcome to the November Newsletter from Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School. Christmas will soon be here and what better than to give your nearest and dearest a present of one of our Blacksmithing courses. As you see from the image; Santa is already practicing his forgework in order to provide you withj the perfect present.
We have recently completed the ironwork for a major historical project; working with Wyvern Forge in Warwickshire and being contracted to N.E.J. Stevensons ( Cabinet makers to the Queen) we have produced period ironwork for Reproduction Medieval furniture for English Heritage's major exhibition in the Great Tower of Dover Castle which has been decorated in preparation for the arrival of King Henry the 2nd.  Many craftsman throughout the country working in many disciplines have transformed the Castle to how it would have looked in the twelth century; the whole project having neen researched by historians, archaeologists and historical designers. Our picture ishows an oak chest adorned with hinge straps and banding terminating in hand forged dragons heads and the Chancel screens and gates we have made for the Kings Chapel in the Castle. The images show only a small part of the ironwork that has produced by Cold Hanwortrh Forge and more will be displayed later in a section of the website completely devoted to this particular project.
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 Manufactured by Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School this professional forge hearth has to be one of the finest available on the market today, Complete with a 3000 rpm, 1HP single phase blower, large capacity back-bosh, breastplate and a 760mm -1mtre square hearth, 225mm deep with adjustable side gates for heating long bars. The forge is manufactured from sturdy steel plate and its canopy can be made for either side or top flue outlet. This forge costing £1200 plus vat is probably the best value around and is ideal for both amateur and professional alike. Please contact us for details of all our forging equipment.
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Introductory Videos
 Cold Hanworth Forge isn't just any old working forge. From the range of courses we offer to the sculptures we hand-finish, we are unique. You can find out more from our introductory videos .
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