Hammer and Hound Forge

Contact name: Alex

330
Total bookings

Rating

(104)

almost 2 years
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: 20th Sep 2025

4 places left

(23)

£175.00

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BLYTH

Beginners Knife Forging Day

1 day

Next date: 21st Sep 2025

2 places left

(25)

£155.00

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BLYTH

Blacksmithing Beginners Day

1 day

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

1 place left

(44)

£149.00

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BLYTH

Damascus Steel Knife forging

2 days

Next date: 25th Oct 2025

1 place left

(12)

£349.00

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BLYTH

Forging your own tongs!

1 day

Next date: 14th Dec 2025

4 places left

£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

13 Jul 25'

Michael reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"After having been surprised by my son Gareth at xmas by the gift of making a Demarcus knife I have to give thanks to Alex for which can only be said was a fantastic weekend. Your dedication to making the experience informative, inviting and fun was second to none. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere with plenty of cuppas and biscuits made for a great 2 days. Your knowledge and ability to explain exactly what was needed to achieve the outcome we were hoping for was brilliant. I would definitely recommend Hammer and Hound to anyone who is thinking of partaking in a blacksmiths/forging experience. We will definitely booking again in the future. "

8 Jul 25'

Sam reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Alex is a fantastic teacher and blacksmith! The course is set at an excellent pace, but makes you go home feeling that you’ve put in some hard graft! An excellent range of techniques were taught, and Alex is a brilliantly engaging teacher and orator. I left feeling really well informed and interested about blacksmithing; he is the real deal!"

6 Jul 25'

Malcolm Shield reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Had a great day set at a relaxed pace which was informative and instructive. We all came away with functional fully completed knives. Alex is a good teacher. "

2 Jul 25'

Melissa reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Brilliant course by Alex. We had a wonderful time and he was able to help us create our vision of an axe and hammer. Thank you "