If you are creative, and you enjoy a challenge, why not try your hand at learning one of the oldest crafts known to mankind?

After an absence of several months, the popular Blacksmithing workshops are returning to Tannaghmore Farm on Saturdays in March, April and May. With new equipment and now with two qualified blacksmiths as instructors, the workshops promise to be bigger and better than ever!

Participants in the workshops will learn how to forge and shape metal, turning recycled car parts and even old washing machines into decorative craft items such as gates, ornaments and sculpture.

Two artist-blacksmiths, Eamonn Higgins and Stephen Murphy, who both learned their trade in England, will be on hand to demonstrate techniques and pass on their skills.

It is hoped that by working together, students will create a piece of public art to be displayed in Tannaghmore Gardens for visitors to admire.

Classes are free of charge, and have proved popular with both women and men. Anyone over 16 with an interest in the arts is welcome to come along. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please call Craigavon Borough Councils Arts Development team on 028 38311686, or 0777 8373472 to reserve a place or for more information.