Hammer and Hound Forge

Contact name: Alex

122
Total bookings

Rating

(45)

9 months
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: 22nd Sep 2024

3 places left

(8)

£175.00

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BLYTH

Beginners Knife Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 4th Aug 2024

1 place left

(10)

£155.00

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BLYTH

Blacksmithing Beginners Day

1 day

Next date: 3rd Aug 2024

2 places left

(22)

£149.00

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BLYTH

Blacksmithing: Tongs and Punches

1 day

Next date: 21st Sep 2024

4 places left

£175.00

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BLYTH

Damascus Steel Knife forging

2 days

Next date: 14th Sep 2024

4 places left

(5)

£295.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

18 Jul 24'

Ross reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Excellent course, highly recommend it. He's a great teacher and everyone came away with a great knife"

15 Jul 24'

Duncan McNulty reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"I had a great day doing knife making with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and able to give clear instructions which made completing each step surprisingly simple. As expected, safety was a big thing but he managed to make it not get in the way and the atmosphere was one of fun throughout the day. Any time I got stuck with something Alex was there within moments ready to jump in and help without feeling like he was constantly watching over me. Overall I was very impressed with the set up of the whole day and also that he managed to get a great looking, completed knife out of my inept hands. I would recommend anyone interested in giving blacksmithing a good go to have a try of this course. You won’t regret it."

11 Jul 24'

Mark Robinson reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Attended the knife making workshop- wow what a great day! Alex was really switched on, very skilled, knowledgeable and a great communicator. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, as did the other four people on the course. I would highly recommend this, irrespective of if you have any experience or none, like me. Made a great knife I felt very proud of 😀 Would be very keen to attend another of the workshops, maybe an axe next time!! - Thanks Alex"

10 Jul 24'

Peter Goodbarn and Dylan reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"We thoroughly enjoyed Alex's one day beginners course, especially my Grandson. We both learned a lot which was all down to Alex's patience and deep knowledge of Blacksmithing. We look forward to the next course. "