Please arrive at 10am sharp to your experience day. Your lunch break (please note food is not provided so please bring your own) will be between 1-1:30pm and the day will finish at 4pm. Expect to do about 5 ½ hours of work in total.

If you arrive late on the day time will not be added onto the end. If you do not show up to the day you will not be reimbursed. For reschedules or cancellations we must be notified 21 days in advance of your experience day.

The address for the forge is:

Middleton Hall, Middleton
Tamworth, Warwickshire
B78 2AE

If you turn up to the day without following these rules you will be turned away for insurance reasons. The following requirements are for your safety:

• No flammable clothing such as lycra or polyester.

• Skin must be covered.

• Recommended breathable fabrics such as cotton.

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing.

• Leather aprons will be provided and must be worn.

• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

• Supportive full coverage footwear for example ankle boots, walking boots or steel toe capped boots. Please do not wear trainers, sandals, wellies or heeled footwear.

• Bring an extra layer if you want to but the forge does get hot!

• Hair must be tied back and any jewellery including rings, bracelets and necklaces must be removed. If any jewellery is lost or broken Forging Ahead is not liable.

You can choose to make any beginner project you would like. Please email hello@forgingahead.co.uk with what you would like to make on the day, at least 14 days before your experience. This means we can let you know if it is feasible to make in the day and if not can give you some other options.

If you would like to make any form of weapon or bladed article the following terms apply:

• You must be of 18 years of age with valid photo ID such as a passport or driving license.

• You must contact hello@forgingahead.co.uk with what you would like to make before purchasing a ticket. This is due to knives using 1095 high carbon steel which is charged additional to the cost of the session, this is paid for on the day. It also means we can sign off the knife and make sure it is feasible to make in the day.

• You must understand the knives that you make can crack or break due to the nature of hand forging, we do everything we can to avoid this but this can still happen. If this does happen Forging Ahead Blacksmithing is not liable for refund of the experience.

• We do not handle any knives due to time restrictions so you can either make a knife with a forged handle or handle it at home.

All participants must be over 16 years old due to insurance requirements.

You will be supplied with the following PPE, these must be worn at all times inside the forge:

• Protective Glasses - If you wear prescription glasses we have glasses that fit over the top.

• Leather Aprons

• Welding Gloves - These are optional except in certain circumstances.

• Ear Protection - These are optional.

If you refuse to wear the given PPE you will not be allowed to take part and your payment will be not be returned.

You will be working in groups of up to two people. If you prefer a private session these are charged at £250, please email hello@forgingahead.co.uk to enquire.