Blacksmithing a Snail Bottle Opener 14/02/2027 Sunday Afternoon

Half day course: afternoon 2pm - 4pm

Location: Yr Efail (Forge), Parc Glynllifon, Ffordd Clynnog, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY.

with Ann Catrin Evans.

Learn hot forging techniques – forging with the fire, hammer and anvil at the coal hearth to create a beautiful, functional Snail bottle opener. Easy light forging which is suitable for complete beginners. We will have a go at 5 techniques - drawing down, scrolling, flattening, bending back and texture .

Before you attend the workshop at Glynllifon:

1. Please wear suitable, comfortable shoes, as you will be standing a lot;
2. Wear old clothes, as you will get messy;
3. Layer up as it gets cold in the forge.