Friargate Forge Ltd

Contact name: Gary

208
Total bookings

Rating

(73)

over 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

We are a small hard working team of genuine blacksmiths delivering all types of work and courses that emphasise learning by doing, we aim to inspire creativity and teach technical skills so our students take home both a treasured memento and skills to continue in our wonderful craft

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Preston

2 Day Axe Making Courses

2 days

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

(8)

£350.00

platinum award

Preston

2 day knife making course

2 days

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

(23)

£350.00

platinum award

Preston

3 Day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Class

3 days

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

(12)

£475.00

platinum award

Preston

Basic blacksmithing course

1 day

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

(30)

£175.00

platinum award

Preston

Hammer forging course

1 day

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

£200.00

platinum award

Preston

Rose making class

4 hours

Next date: 31st Jul 2025

£100.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

22 Jun 25'

Mike Greenfield reviewed: 2 day knife making course

"Great weekend on the 2 day knife making course. The guys where first class at showing and explaining everything. A good choice of blades that could be made and an easy going atmosphere throughout. I occasionally have issues with my hip and this weekend happened to be one. Gary was quick to adapt things so I could carry on with my knife and made it clear I was to take as long as was needed. Overall, an excellent experience which I purchased as a 21st birthday present for my God son to do with me, and I would highly recommend Friargate Forge."

16 Apr 25'

Charles reviewed: 2 day knife making course

"My brother and I had a cracking time making a pair of Damascus knives with Gary and Joseph. All out fun from start to finish and have ended up with two lovely knives which wouldn't have had a hope in hell of making without them. Their patience, guidance and knowledge was invaluable and would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of giving it a go."

14 Apr 25'

Adam F reviewed: 3 Day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Class

"Really enjoyed the 3 day Damascus course. Had help all the way through and advice on how to keep getting better with parts I found difficult. Have got a finished product that'll last forever."

8 Apr 25'

Steve reviewed: 2 day knife making course

"Fantastic 2 days in the forge. Gary and joss let you get on and try the work while making sure you don't ruin it (or yourself) came away with a brilliant knife I'm really chuffed with"