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Hammer and Hound Forge

Contact name: Alex
252
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over 1 year
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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

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Axe / Hammer Forging Day
1 day
Next date: 11th May 2025
1 place left
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Damascus Steel Knife forging
2 days

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
24 Jan 25'

Andy Ward reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Great day with Alex, very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and helpful, we all had an excellent day, would highly recommend to anyone fancying a go at something a little different"

23 Jan 25'

Emma Worden reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"My fifteen year old son completed a day’s axe making course with Alex as a Christmas present. Thanks to Alex’s expertise, enthusiasm, encouragement and support my son thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was thrilled that he had a working axe to show for it at the end which he made himself. We are already looking to book another workshop for his birthday! "

20 Jan 25'

Autumn reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Brilliant day! Bought this as a Christmas present for our 16 year old son and he really enjoyed it. Alex is great teacher and keeps everyone involved engaged really well. Highly recommend "

19 Jan 25'

Henri reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Fantastic day of forging, I really appreciated Alex's patience and willingness to go into detail. Already looking forward to the next course :)"

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