THE GUILD OF WROUGHT IRONWORK CRAFTSMEN OF WESSEX
Providing training for the traditional and developing skills of the Blacksmiths Craft and promoting the Craft.
FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE TRADITIONAL SKILLS OF THE BLACKSMITHS CRAFT WE OFFER:
Training courses including an intensive basic introductory course, themed weekend courses and specialist courses. Use these to learn a new skills or improve your existing skills and come away with something useful to use at home. These courses are open to the public.
Members “Forge In” days give you a chance to enhance your skills, pick the brains of a mentor, address specific issues, develop your smithing skills and interact with like minded people. Forge In days are only open to members.
PROMOTING THE CRAFT OF BLACKSMITHING
The guild actively promotes the craft by supporting our members at a number of shows throughout the country and supporting the National Blacksmiths competition circuit at the County shows.
The Guild also sponsors various competitions.