Simon Grant-Jones A.W.C.B, Cert.Ed,..... blacksmith

The Blacksmith's skills can only really be taught through practical experience. This is why Simon has obtained teaching qualifications and runs classes for adults and students at suitably equiped schools and colleges. Simon has a Certificate of education and is a member of the Institute for learning. Details of courses can be found by contacting the following websites:

www.kmc.ac.uk
www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk
www.blacksmithsguild.com

Here are two sequences of instructional pictures to show the forge welding process and the way iron can be cast, (although alluminium is used as the medium in this case). The finials were for a Georgian Spa house, and the chain was for a back chain for a heavy horse. Start each slideshow to learn more and then contact Simon to learn how to do it for yourself.