Holme Lacy College has a long and excellent reputation for courses in blacksmithing and is home to the internationally renowned National School of Blacksmithing.
Blacksmithing courses are offered from Level 2 which seeks to lay the foundation for a successful career in blacksmithing and comprehensively teaches the technical and theoretical skills that are essential to becoming a competent blacksmith.
Level 3 courses provide an excellent grounding for progression into industry or onto a relevant university-level course and teaches a range of forging skills from tool making to traditional fire welding techniques.
The National School of Blacksmithing also delivers the practical elements of the BA (Hons) Artist Blacksmithing in collaboration with Hereford College of Arts.
Short courses and one-day workshops are also offered.
