Event:Love Your Mental Wellbeing Festival - Boys & The Blacksmith

Boys and the Blacksmith!

Men: Physical activity can help deal with stress. Come and hit the anvil hard with our blacksmith to forge a bespoke metal heart for yourself or a loved one.

Working under the guidance of Len, the Museum Blacksmith, who has over 50 years’ experience of working as a Blacksmith and working underground you will be introduced to forging and use hot steel to create your own heart to take home.

FREE activity but booking required

Safety Information

To take part in this course, participants are required to wear adequate clothing (see list below), and listen to and follow the blacksmith’s instructions with regards to working safely in the forge.

• All clothing should be made from natural fibres,100% cotton preferable.
• Tops should be long sleeved to cover forearms.
• Trousers should be loose fitting enough to cover the tops of footwear. (Trousers must be full length).
• Safety boots essential. You must provide them yourself.
• Safety spectacles (provided) need to be worn at all times in the forge. A leather apron will also be provided.

Failure to comply with the blacksmith’s safety instructions will result in the session’s cancellation.

Important Information

This session is for men only and  will be held in the first language of the facilitator - which is English.

All participants must be 18+.

Some of the Museum's learning spaces are up to 5 minute walk from the main building and carpark – please contact events@museumwales.ac.uk prior to booking to discuss any accessibility requirements.