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Unique contemporary metal sculpture and commissioned work. Hand forged in Country Sligo.
Crann na ndaoine
Deluded
Passion Flower
Quantum theory of boxes
The Roses
Nothing and everything to do with my work.
Scrolling around social media this morning, tea in hand, I came across more posts and articles that blame the “uneducated”…
Not Dying. The art of the blacksmith.
This is a short film I made a few years back with film maker Simon Watson. It shows the process…
Siberian Blacksmith Adventure
The Blacksmiths of the festival I’ve just landed home from one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The…
Basic blacksmith course:
This is a one day class with the aim of giving the student a good understanding of the basic skills used in the forge, namely fire control, hammer control, drawing out, bending, twisting and texture refining. By the end of the day you will have made two fundamental tools used in the forge, a poker and fire rake. Cost: €200.
Knife-making course:
Knife-making is an alluring area of forge work that is often what attracts people to take up the craft. This two day course instructs students in a making blacksmith’s, or Viking, knife. The tuition covers fire control, hammer control, drawing out, bevel forming, heat treatment, and grinding. Cost: €400.
Bespoke courses:
I also offer one to one course for those already experienced who may want to delve deeper into particular areas of forge work. Cost €200 per day.
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