Flower Arranging with Fire Class

This class is something new for 2025 we will be crafting flowers form solid steel and copper using traditional blacksmithing techniques and processes to breath life in to the cold metal.

Using very similar processes to sugar craft used on wedding cakes we take patterns that can be formed and manipulated with fire and hammers to form beautiful organic shapes and forms that can be used as one off sculptures, or beautiful centre pieces for a special event.

The processes used in repousse flower forming are not overly heavy and are open to complete begineers, our team of blacksmiths will be n hand the whole time to ensure that the project goes to plan and we will be happy to help out or offer advice where needed. If you have never swong a hammer before or worked with a forge or metal don't let that put you off, its just like cake making just with a bit more heat.

The courses are run by professional full time blacksmith Will Holland FWCB of Phoenix Forge. The courses are typically run in small groups to ensure that everyone gets as much one on one tuition as they require to develop their skills.

The courses are run in a dedicated professional forge, which is relaxed working environment you will be given the time to progress at your own speed to build your confidence in working with the tools and the hot metal.

If you have done some forging already that’s great too, we can demonstrate more elaborate techniques and tricks to help you progress further.

What's included in the price?

All the tools, materials, P.P.E (safety glasses, hearing protection, apron, etc)

Free tea, coffee and Squash provided but please bring your own packed lunch.

You will need to wear work type clothes, no nylon or synthetics etc. (Jeans and T shirt most appropriate expect sparks & flames)

Also boots are preferred or good leather shoes, no open toed footwear is allowed in the forge for safety reasons.