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Welcome to Blacksmithing at Cold Hanworth Forge

Cold Hanworth Forge logoCold 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. 

 
To all our past present and future students
                                      2009 has kicked off to a great start with a number of successful blacksmithing courses. 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. Image
 
JuneNews

June  News from Cold Hanworth Forge

Hi Everyone,

 Welcome to the June Newsletter from Cold Hanworth  Forge and Blacksmithing School. At this moment in time at the forge, we are working flat out producing ironwork for two major historical projects. We have introduced an intermediate follow on course from the basic beginners which will commence Thursday August the 26th, this course will also teach the making of blacksmithing tools and can also be tailored to suit what you wish to learn. It is intended to be an extremely comprehensive and intensive programme which will allow one to further skills in both traditional and contemporary work.
                       

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Phoenix Professional ForgeManufactured 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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Cold Hanworth, Nr. Welton, Lincolnshire, LN2 3RE
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