Hammer-Making Workshop in Brissac-Loire-Aubance (49)

Activity description :

1. 2 days
2. One person
3. From 18 years old

Join Pierre for a blacksmithing workshop where you’ll make your own hammer! Discover traditional steelworking techniques and craft a one-of-a-kind tool, fully customized to your preferences. From drilling the raw steel to the final shaping, you’ll be guided step by step to create a hammer that fits your hand and has the weight you want.

Workshop itinerary:

• Preparing the steel: learn about the materials used and prepare the steel block that will become your hammer.
• Drilling the eye: create the opening that will hold the handle of your future tool.
• Sizing: Calibrate the opening using a mandrel to achieve the correct dimensions.
• Forging and customization: Shape the head of your hammer and choose its style, shape, and ends according to your preferences.
• Heat treatment: Learn about hardening to enhance your tool’s properties and make it suitable for its intended use.

You’ll leave with a hammer forged by your own hands—a one-of-a-kind tool designed exactly as you envisioned it. An immersive workshop where you’ll learn the blacksmith’s craft, work with steel, and take home a handcrafted creation you can use in your future projects!