The art of blacksmithing has been passed on through the generations at our forge and we have maintained that passion for passing on these skills. If you would like to book a forging class, just send us an email at kilkeeforges@gmail.com or give us a call with your preferred date and time and we can arrange a class for you. Classes last approx. 2 .5 hours but can be tailored to suit.

What to expect?

These classes can cater for a maximum of 2 people and are tailored to your level of experience. Have you have just seen a video of someone forging on YouTube and thought you wanted a go? Many people who take a class with us have never picked up a hammer before! Or maybe you have been forging away for a few years and wanted to learn some more fundamental techniques in a one to one setting?

Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced smithy, this class is tailored to you!

First off we will have to take you through the health and safety guidelines and this will take around 15 minutes. You will be working from an open forge which is over 1500 degrees Celsius so you can see why this is necessary! We will then begin by showing you the basic techniques required to get started. Each class is tailored around you to ensure you get the most out of your experience!

On your first attempt at blacksmithing you can expect to make a fireside poker, basic candle holder, bottle opener, key chain or a coat / key rack! The choice is yours! If you have any specific item you think you'd like to make just bring along a few photos and we'll give it a go! Of course you can bring home all the items you made after the class!

The Forge

With the River Shannon on one side and the wild Atlantic Ocean on the other, our forge is ideally located on the western peninsula of County Clare. Our current forge was built in 2018 and is located just 200 metres from the forge in which my grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather used to work! We have built our forge in the traditional way while adding some modern design flair to the surrounds.

What to wear?

Durable clothing should be worn. A long sleeved cotton shirt, jeans and boots would be ideal. We provide the safety gear - apron, safety glasses, gloves and ear protection.

How to find us?

We are located just 2km outside of the coastal town of Kilkee, Co. Clare. Take the Carrigaholt Road (R487) for just under 2km and you will see our sign outside the Forge on the left hand side. Google Maps will get you here also.

Can I pay any other way than PayPal?

Of course! Cheques / postal orders / bank drafts should be made payable to ‘Kilkee Forge’ and posted to: Kilkee Forge, Kilferagh, Kilkee, Co. Clare, V15X903, Ireland. If you decide to pay via bank transfer please call us or email us on kilkeeforges@gmail.com and we will email you the bank details. Before using the alternative payment options please make a provisional booking by calling us or emailing us on kilkeeforges@gmail.com

Pricing

2.5 hour beginner blacksmithing class for one person: €145.00

2.5 hour beginner blacksmithing class for two people: €290.00

Longer classes available on request.

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