Phoenix Forge

Axe Making Your chance to forge & haft your very own hand axe! There are few things more satisfying than thrusting a lump of steel in to the flames and letting the sparks fly under your hammer as you craft your very own hatchet. Learn how to work smith and striker to forge hot steel in small groups to forge a hand axe each. This is an excellent course for groups and does require team work to move the metal where you want it to go. The day is split...

Blacksmith's experience day Time to get your hands dirty and let the sparks fly. Take the chance to make some interesting bits and pieces to take home with you. A great experience for novices to try your hands at one of the oldest trades. The course is open to all over the age of 16. We can accommodate groups, couples, stag & hen do's. The day will be spent at the anvil working with hot steel, sparks and fire. Over the day we will cover the basics and produce a...

Knife Making Class. Spend the day learning the tips and tricks of professional knife and blade making at Phoenix Forge. We start out making a basic letter opener to get you warmed up and used to working with the forge, after a cuppa we get started on forging a true working knife. we go from selecting the right type of tool steel in to forging a rough blade shape out, then the shape is refined by grind the bevels. From there we demonstrate how to heat treat, and then depending...

The ultimate blacksmithing experience course, Learn the ancient art of sword making under the tuition of Master Blacksmith William Holland. This 3 day course will cover all of the techniques needed to be able to forge your very own sword. The three day class is split in to the different stages which include; Blade geometry, forging and forming Hilt design and hot forging forging, Blade grinding and sharpening techniques, Handle design, material selection and function, Final assembly, By the end of the three days you will have covered all of...