COURSE INFORMATION

Terms and Conditions

We require that all participants attending any course or open access session carefully read the following information before proceeding to the forge; failure to do so may result in being denied entry.

Participants must be age 18+ for insurance purposes. We offer a variety of courses designed specifically for 11 to 17-year-olds, and it is required that a parent or guardian remains present at all times during the sessions.

Before and during the course, it is essential that you are in good physical health and free from the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any prescription medications that could impair your ability to concentrate effectively and ensure the safety of both yourself and those around you.

Personal Protective Equipment

You will be required to wear stout footwear ideally steel toe cap boots. Rubber boots and riggers are not suitable. The boot needs to protect against anything dropping into or onto them and aid stability in the workshop. Please wear sensible clothing, nothing synthetic or flammable (we are working with fire). Non baggy jeans and close-fitting cotton T-shirts/work wear is advisable. Long hair will need to be tied back, and any jewellery removed. We provide the rest of your PPE including aprons, gloves, safety glasses (we have over glasses safety glasses as well) and ear defenders.

Health & Safety

Work of Iron takes health and safety very seriously and has taught hundreds of students and never had any injuries worse than a minor burn, we want to keep it this way so please read the following carefully.

Blacksmithing involves working with high temperatures, sharp tools, and potentially dangerous materials, requiring participants to take safety precautions.

Participants are responsible for their own safety due to the inherent hazards of the craft. This includes being mindful of the safety of other students and using provided safety equipment and instructions correctly.

Blacksmithing is physically demanding and participants will be expected to get there hands dirty, however there is no pressure, and we will work at a comfortable pace, an instructor will be on hand to help, demonstrate, and give guidance, at all times.

On the course your instructor will explain and demonstrate how to work safely in the forge, these instructions will need to be adhered to but please do ask if you are unsure or concerned about anything.

Should an injury occur our instructors are first aid trained and will be on hand to assist.

For further information please see our FAQ or contact us at jack@workofiron.co.uk.

Cancellation Policy

For all courses at Work of Iron, a cancellation and full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. We will only refund the full amount paid to us and this will not be extended to any consequential loss. For bookings wanting to cancel after the 2 weeks full refund period and before the course starts, it would be encouraged that the participant sends a friend or family member in their place. A reschedule will be offered if Work of Iron is able to do so. We regret that the booking will be lost entirely should the place not be filled or able to be rescheduled.

In the rare instance that Work of Iron should have to cancel the booking at any time before the course starts, then the participant will be offered a reschedule or a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for any other costs that may occur due to this cancellation.

To claim a refund, you will need to meet the following criteria.

• It must be less than 2 weeks since the booking was made.

• You must have proof of purchase, email confirmation or e-receipt.

To discuss a cancellation please contact us as soon as possible, via email to Jack@workofiron.co.uk