{"product_id":"forging-an-axe-november-6th-7th-2027","title":"FORGING AN AXE - NOVEMBER 6TH-7TH 2027","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAXE FORGING FOR BEGINNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAxes are one of mankinds oldest tools. With this most versatile tool we have been able to build, feed, defend and warm ourselves for thousands of years. It is useful not only for forest workers but also skilled craftspeople and householders alike. A beautifully crafted axe will last through the generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn how to forge a single piece 1LB hatchet over the course of a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDAY 1 : Learn the traditions and skills of the blacksmith , followed by forging your axe head from Swedish carbon steel. This will take most of the day ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDAY 2 : Learn the basics of heat treating followed by hardening, tempering and grinding the edge. Handle prep and fitting as well as fitting the sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis course is for 4 people and the goal is that each guest will take home their own hand forged axe and to learn more about the traditions surrounding this iconic tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlex travelled to Sweden in 2014 to learn axe making with Master blacksmith Fredrik Thelin . There he discovered a love of not only making these tools but also a love of Nordic culture and has spent the following years honing his skills, perfecting his style and learning about the old ways of this ancient craft - this is what he would like to teach to others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE SEE TERMS \u0026amp; CONDITIONS BEFORE BOOKING A COURSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTIMES : Day 1 : 9am - 5pm : Day 2 : 10am - 5pm (times may vary).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEALS - A delicious lunch of local produce will be provided on both days, as well as tea and coffee throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCAMPING AND ACCOMMODATION - There is camping at COPPET HILL CAMPING (walking distance from the forge) or else plenty of local accommodation available .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCATION - The Forge, Broadoak, Dorset, DT6 5NW (WHAT3WORDS : brief.locate.stealthier)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Pole Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58514250432895,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/8937\/9716\/files\/Maria-Bell-Photography-copyright-BLACKSMITH-Laminating-a-knife--5162_41c2574a-6518-400a-9d45-dbb3052cc591.jpg?v=1705396448","url":"https:\/\/www.alexpoleironwork.com\/products\/forging-an-axe-november-6th-7th-2027","provider":"Alex Pole Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}