the quinnell school of blacksmithing
Based right next to our world-famous Fire and Iron Gallery, in a pleasant
semi-rural, historic setting, the courses are run and managed by Tom Quinnell.
Our courses first took place back in 1996 and were set up by Richard Quinnell.
Richard was a prime mover in the 1970s revival of the craft of artist
blacksmithing in the UK, and he was awarded the MBE in 1989 for his
contribution. Tom is Richard’s grandson, and he is the 5th generation to work at
the site. After a successful 15-year career with Mercedes-Benz, Tom returned to
work at Rowhurst Forge where he grew up and learned the craft from a very young
age.
