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Course Program 2026
Overview of dates and schedules for all courses.
Blacksmithing Courses
The blacksmithing courses held at Gränsfors Bruk focus on different forging techniques and vary in difficulty and number of days. The courses run from April – October.
The focus of the 2-day courses is axe forging. We also hold 5-day basic courses and a Tools of the Blacksmith course, for those who want to deepen their knowledge.
Logbuilding Courses
During 2026 the timber framing course is back at Gränsfors Bruk.
The timber framing course at Gränsfors Bruk provides a hands-on introduction to traditional post-and-beam construction, from raw logs to finished structure, using classic tools and methods. Led by an experienced craftsman, the course is held outdoors under cover and includes accommodation, meals, materials, course literature, a guided forge tour, sauna access, and a factory shop discount.
Questions?
For questions about our courses, please contact courses@visitsagaliden.se
Program for 2026
April
COURSE Forge your own axe Forge your own axe Forge your own axe DATES April 9 - 10 April 17 - 18 April 23 - 24 COURSE Forge your own axe Basics of forging Forge your own axe DATES May 7 - 8 May 18 - 22 May 28 - 29 COURSE Forge your own axe Forge your own axe DATES June 4 - 5 June 25 - 26 COURSE Forge your own axe Forge your own axe Forge your own axe Timber Framing Forge your own axe DATES July 2 - 3 July 9 - 10 July 16 - 17 July 20 - 25 July 30 - 31 COURSE Timber Framing Forge your own axe Forge your own axe Forge your own axe DATES August 3- 8 August 13 - 14 August 21 - 22 August 27 - 28 COURSE Basics of Forging Forge your own axe DATES Sept 14- 18 Sept 25 - 26 COURSE Forge your own axe Tools of the Blacksmith Forge your own axe Forge your own axe DATES Oct 1-2 Oct 12 - 16 Oct 23 - 24 Oct 29 - 30 Learn axe forging from an exeperienced Blacksmith from Gränsfors Bruk. Learn more of the fundamental skills of traditional blacksmithing For those interested in starting their journey into becoming a blacksmith A quick overview of the daily schedule for our different courses. Times are approximate and may be adjusted during the day. Approx. times Day 1 09.00 – 09.15 check-in 09.30 coffee and introduction 10.30 – 11.45 course time 11.45 lunch 12.30 guided tour of the forge and production 13.00 – 14.45 course time 14.45 coffee break A wood-fired sauna can be used at the timber site / optional Day 2 07.30 breakfast 08.00 – 10.00 course time 10.15 coffee break 10.30 – 12.00 course time 12.00 lunch 13.00 – 15.30 course time, coffee break 15.30 – 16.00 review 16.00 – 16.30 dinner as take away Approx. times Day 1 09.00 – 09.15 check-in 09.30 coffee and introduction 10.30 – 11.45 course time 11.45 lunch 12.30 guided tour of the forge and production 13.00 – 14.45 course time 14.45 coffee break 15.00 – 17.00 course time 18.00 dinner Day 2-4 07.30 breakfast 08.00 – 10.00 course time 10.00 coffee break 10.15 – 12.00 course time 12.00 lunch 13.00 – 14:45 course time 14:45 coffee break 15.00 – 17.00 course time 18.00 dinner (of wich 1 large dinner) A wood-fired sauna can be used at the timber site / optional Day 5 07.30 breakfast 08.00 – 10.00 course time 10.00 coffee break 10.15 – 12.00 course time 12.00 lunch 13.00 – 15.00 course time, coffee break 15.00 - 15.30 review 16.00 dinner as take away Approx. times Day 1 09.00 – 09.15 check-in 09.30 coffee and introduction 10.30 – 11.45 course time 11.45 lunch 12.30 guided tour of the forge and production 13.00 – 14.45 course time 14.45 coffee break 15.00 – 17.00 course time 18.00 dinner Day 2-5 07.30 breakfast 08.00 – 10.00 course time 10.00 coffee break 10.15 – 12.00 course time 12.00 lunch 13.00 – 14:45 course time 14:45 coffee break 15.00 – 17.00 course time 18.00 dinner (of wich 1 large dinner) A wood-fired sauna can be used at the timber site / optional Day 6 07.30 breakfast 08.00 – 10.00 course time 10.00 coffee break 10.15 – 12.00 course time 12.00 lunch 13.00 - 14.30 reviewMay
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2 day Course
Forge Your own Axe
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5 day Course
Basics in Forging
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5 day Course
Tools of the Blacksmith
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Day Schedule
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