FORGING AHEAD: BLACKSMITH EXPERIENCE with B Prothero & Co Blacksmiths offers an exciting Viking Knife Forging Day for beginners.

All attendees opting for a knife making course must be strictly 18 +.

This course is a beginners day experience, you will make a 'viking' knife or Seax. This single bladed knife has a decorative twist handle and is a useful tool as well as looking the part.

The day will start at 9:30 at our working forge, on Wayside Farm Estate which is located between Stroud and Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. You will have your own anvil and tools to work with and space at a gas forge.

There is space for a maximum of 6 individual participants on this course. During the day you will learn the basics of blacksmithing, using tradtional techniques and skills to forge your knife from scratch. An experienced smith instructor will be on hand to demonstrate, help and guide you through the process. At the end of the day you will have your own knife to take home.

The day will end at approximately 4pm. Tea, coffee, biscuits and homemade cake will be provided.

Gift Vouchers are also available.