Hammer and Hound Forge

Contact name: Alex

288
Total bookings

Rating

(79)

over 1 year
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hammer and Hound Forge is a traditional blacksmith's workshop in Blyth, Northumberland, Uk owned by award winning blacksmith Alex Sowden, who you might have seen before on Sky Arts' "The Prince's Master Crafters", or BBC1's "Make It At Market". We offer a variety of experiences in metalwork for all skill levels, including tuition in welding and fabrication, forging damascus steel, jewellery techniques and much more! We produce kits of hand forged woodworking supplies, as well as tools for other crafts, though our stock is often forged on commission. We also take on larger work, such as forging gates and railings, overthrows, staircases and all variety of ironwork. If you have any questions for us, please get in touch!

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

BLYTH

Axe / Hammer Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 17th Aug 2025

3 places left

(19)

£175.00

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BLYTH

Beginners Knife Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 29th Jun 2025

2 places left

(19)

£155.00

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BLYTH

Blacksmithing Beginners Day

1 day

Next date: 2nd Aug 2025

2 places left

(34)

£149.00

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BLYTH

Damascus Steel Knife forging

2 days

Next date: 6th Sep 2025

1 place left

(7)

£349.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

7 Apr 25'

Carl Grundy reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Absolutely fantastic day. This session was bought for me and my son as a Christmas present. Neither of us have done anything like this before. Alex greeted us warmly when we arrived and was always very approachable throughout the day. Alex would take his time with each person and never rush around. You got quality time with him and he only intervened when you were about to make a mess of the knife. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and we are looking forward to booking on to another session later in the year. I honestly can not recommend this enough. Great fun for all ages (within reason)"

6 Apr 25'

Adam reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Great activity day. Took my dad to the Axe forging workshop as a Christmas gift and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Alex is a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic- and patient- instructor! Clearly loves his craft. Definitely a worthwhile experience!"

23 Mar 25'

June Downes reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"My first experience of blacksmithing was great. Alex is very welcoming, helpful and supportive. He guides you through each stage of the process but allows each person to create their own pieces. It was physically manageable although we were all quite tired by 5 o’clock. I learned a lot and am encouraged to do more. Highly recommend this experience."

9 Mar 25'

Stephen Marr reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Alex the class leader was fantastic. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident and created a very friendly atmosphere. Made sure everyone knew what they were doing and was managing his help between everyone. Super happy with the final product and I will be back for more knife classes among other ones!!!"