The hammer bounces rhythmically, the anvil rings, and the iron bends according to the blacksmith's will. A true ancestral skill, it becomes accessible for a day. Come and learn the basics and discover the art of blacksmithing!
Come and appreciate the crackling of the coal and breathe in the rhythm of the bellows. Contemplate the deformation of the metal under the impacts of the hammer.
Whether you are curious or passionate, the forge at the Musée du Paysan Gascon welcomes you for a rare, simple and friendly moment!
On the agenda for the day:
– From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm: learning the basics of ironwork (fire management, stretching, hot metal forming, scrolls, etc.) and technical (metallurgy), historical (culture and heritage) and pedagogical explanations of the practice,
– from 14pm to 17pm: practical application of learning and forging of a hair pick independently.
Ages 18 and up
Price: €75 (museum visit included)
Mandatory PPE: safety shoes, ear defenders, safety glasses, work clothes
Reservations before Sunday, October 25th
6 hours of training + 1.5 hours lunch break and discussions around the forge
Accessibility
Prices
Single price: €75 (museum visit included).
Opening
Saturday 31 October 2026 from 9 am to 30 pm.
