Adults only or children over 13 accompanied by an attentive parent or guardian.
13/06/2026
10:30 AM
Burton Constable Hall, Skirlaugh, East Riding of Yorshire, HU11 4LN, UK
Beginners blacksmithing course by Dr. Zech. This course features a 1.5hr session that teaches you the basics of forging hot steel. It is a 1 on 1 lesson and you get to keep what you make. If you have an idea of what you would like to make, message Dr. Zech first using the contact tab at the top of the page i.e. you may wish to make a dice. No previous experience is necessary and if you don’t have a particular project in mind, not to worry!
By default Dr. Zech teaches how to make a coat hook in two styles, a Roman brooch/pin, and a Viking style knife and you are free to choose on the day which you would like to make. If you choose the Viking style knife the finish grinding is not included in the beginners class and you will need to do the finish work yourself with an angle grinder, mini-belt sander, etc.
Adults only or children over 13 accompanied by an attentive parent or guardian.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the designated start time. Entrance is through the cafe which is well sign posted and next to the whale. Admittance to the cafe and stable block (where Anvil & Yew is located) is free. However you may wish to purchase a ticket to explore the Parkland and historic house beyond the stables, for more information see www.burtoncontable.com
Please head to Stable Block 1 at Burton Constable Hall. The Anvil & Yew is located in the courtyard opposite of the Art Gallery next to Moby Dick's Whale. Please ask at cafe if unsure of our location.
Please arrive in a long sleeved shirt, trousers, and closed toe shoes. Please note this clothing may get dirty or burnerd and Dr. Zech is not liable for damage to personal belongings. Please bring saftey goggles and leather garden gloves or welding gloves. A leather apron is available to be borrowed but you may wish to bring your own.