Hammer and Hound Forge

Contact name: Alex

278
Total bookings

Rating

(76)

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

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BLYTH

Axe / Hammer Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 13th Apr 2025

1 place left

(18)

£175.00

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BLYTH

Beginners Knife Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 22nd Jun 2025

1 place left

(18)

£155.00

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BLYTH

Blacksmithing Beginners Day

1 day

Next date: 26th Apr 2025

1 place left

(33)

£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

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!!!"

8 Mar 25'

Gill Woodward reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"My sons and I had an absolutely fabulous day with Alex on his beginners course. Alex is a great tutor and we learnt loads, as well as really enjoying ourselves! The course was very practical and well paced and Alex knew just when to intervene (mainly to help me along!) or explain things a bit more to deepen understanding. We all enjoyed the experience of making a coat hook, bottle opener and a poker so much that we are going back and do the knife day ..and then maybe the sword day! Thank you for a very memorable day, Alex. Can't recommend this course highly enough! "

23 Feb 25'

Tina Pringle reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Excellent introduction to Blacksmithing course. Alex was brilliant at explaining the skills and taking us at pace that suited us all. A really and knowledgeable day , where not only did I feel I had achieved something with the items I made but also that I had learned new skills. I would definitely recommend "

23 Feb 25'

George reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"An absolutely fantastic day and a brilliant introduction to blacksmithing! Alex’s expertise and guidance are first class!!! Thank you! "