Group Courses are held at Brinsbury College, Stane St, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1DL.
Alex 'The' Smith will guide you through various blacksmith processes so you can make and take home your very own forged piece of art!
On each course, you will learn to manage your fire and work the metal at the correct heats for the techniques you're doing.
You can join a group of 8 people on a day experience in the forge on the dates below. Or you can book as your own group of 8 and arrange a date to suit. This could be for a birthday celebration or just a bit of fun!
Schools, colleges, stag, hen parties, etc... can also book group courses.
Anyone 14 years and over can participate. Under 16's will need a guardian with them, who will also need to participate.
I currently have the following group courses available:
'Make a poker and toasting fork' course on Saturday 28th June 2025.
'Make a wall candlestick holder' course on Saturday 27th September 2025.
'Make a Rams head poker' course on Saturday 29th November 2025.
'Make a hanging basket bracket' course on Saturday 28th February 2026.
Each course is £160 per student for the day. Arrive around 9am for a 9:15am start. Expect to finish between 4:30 - 5pm.
Please bring your own lunch.
Vouchers are available if you're buying this as a gift for a loved one.
Email alex@chalkpitforge.co.uk for further information.
The next group course is on Saturday 28th June 2025.
There are some available dates left.
Each person can expect to make a toasting fork and a poker for your BBQ or fire place. You can also make some hooks if you have the time.
Above is a picture of a proud student with their fire poker and toasting fork, which students will make on the day.
Techniques will include: bending, twisting, forging and splitting.
Below is the wall candlestick holder.
On this course, students will learn to split, forge, bend and rivet.
Below is a Rams head poker.
On this course students will learn to split, forge, twist, bend and fire weld.
Below is a hanging basket bracket.
On this course, you will learn to taper, spread, bend, twist and rivet.
