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The Blacksmith's skills can only really be taught through practical experience. This is why Simon has obtained teaching qualifications and runs classes for adults and students at local colleges. Details of courses can be found by contacting the following websites:
www.kmc.ac.uk
www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk
www.blacksmithsguild.co.uk
Here are two sequences of instructional pictures to show the forge welding process and the way iron can be cast. Click on each image to learn more and then contact Simon to learn how to do it for yourself.