Courses are rated in terms of difficulty. This helps you chose one that suits your skill level. In doubt, please contact us and discuss what you would like achieve.

Introductory - no previous skills needed or limited competence with tools. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is important.

Basic - Some confidence needed in working wih tools. Course will cover all the learning necessary to be successful.

Intermediate - require previous experience in the topic from previous courses or similar experiences. They focus on skill development and practice for proficiency.

Hard - Need to be comfortable and proficient with using tools, have experince forging, working with metal and understand concepts of heating metal.

Advanced - need proven skill levels to focus on quite difficult techniques. A discussion with the staff at Tharwa Valley Forge is essential before acceptance.