Children’s workshop (ages 11 and up). Parents or guardians are responsible for their children at all times. Participation is at your own risk. Please do not wear highly flammable clothing.

Together with a blacksmith, you will heat an iron bar in the forge. Using a hammer, you will shape the glowing iron on the anvil and forge it into a unique keyring to take home.

Every 20 minutes, two children can take part in the forging workshop. Time slots are booked by the hour, so you may need to wait a little before it’s your turn.

After starting his own business in the metalworking industry, Cees Pronk began researching blacksmithing education in the Netherlands in 1999/2000. He discovered that a proper vocational training programme no longer existed, which inspired him to develop one himself. The learning objectives he wrote, approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), formed the foundation for the curriculum and teaching materials of Mondra Opleidingen. In addition to the Blacksmithing Training Programme, the organisation also offers a wide range of workshops and masterclasses for children, adults, artists and primary school pupils. All activities take place at Smederij Cornelis Pronk, the place to learn traditional blacksmithing techniques.

As of 1 January 2024, Smederij Cornelis Pronk has been taken over by Lotte Pronk, Cees Pronk’s daughter, ensuring that the business remains in the family.