{"title":"Courses","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN AT THE FORGE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpend time at Thorn Wood Forge learning traditional blacksmithing skills in a working Somerset forge. Our small-group courses are practical, hands-on and suitable for complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChoose from one-day and two-day experiences, with no previous blacksmithing experience required. 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