Medieval ironwork with Joe Tyler

Ref: SSW40629

Places available

About this course

This course is a short weekend with a timetable variation: 10am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

Learn the basic practices of the historical blacksmith, specifically of the Saxon and Viking era, to create authentic ironwork from over a thousand years ago. You can choose to make medieval hinges, cooking utensils, hooks and arrow heads.

Timetable

Saturday
Student registration: 9.45am  
Course teaching: 10am-5pm  
Morning session: 10am-1pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break  
Teaching finishes: 5pm  

Sunday
Course teaching: 9am-4pm  
Morning session: 9am-1pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 4pm  

General Information

Tutors

Joe Tyler - Tutor at West Dean College

Joe Tyler

Joe Tyler trained at the National School of Blacksmithing, Herefordshire. Joe’s interests lie in history, especially ancient crafts, and all types of metal work from historical and traditional to contemporary. 
Joe carries out demonstrations and talks all year round in various locations across the UK on blacksmithing in the Saxon period as well as modern blacksmithing techniques. 

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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