Adam Greenwell course

Course location: Parmenter Forge

Course dates: see course calendar

Course time: 9:30 - 4pm 

Price: £245

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What’s Included

Spend a full day developing your blacksmithing skills with internationally-renowned guest tutor Adam Blackwell:

In 2006, Adam completed his degree in Architectural and Ornamental Forged Ironwork, leading to a successful career in the conservation and restoration of historic ironwork. In 2016, he was appointed Head Lecturer of the BA (Hons) Artist Blacksmithing programme at Hereford College of Arts.

Alongside exhibiting and lecturing internationally, Adam has built a strong reputation for his creative approach to pedagogy, mentoring students in the development of both their artistic identity and technical expertise. In 2023, he was awarded the Freedom of the City of London and became a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.

Adam will guide you in forging a bee hotel using some or all of the six essential forging techniques:

  • Bending

  • Drawing Down (reducing a section of steel to a point)

  • Jumping Up (increasing a section of steel)

  • Punching (making a hole)

  • Cutting (using a hot-set or chisel)

  • Fire Welding (joining two pieces of metal in the forge)

Please Bring

Enthusiasm, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn. We will provide the rest! 

Tea, coffee and bottled water will be available throughout the day, but please bring your own lunch. Parking and toilet facilities are available on site. Please wear stout footwear, long sleeved top and preferably cotton trousers (avoid man-made fibres). All other safety equipment such as ear and eye protection and aprons will be provided.

All materials, tools and fuel will be provided.