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Friargate Forge
location_on Preston
local_activity classes: Blacksmithing • Metalwork
5.0 (5)
5.0 stars (42+)
Friargate Forge is run by Gary Birtwistle, an expert in blacksmithing with a real passion for creating high-quality handcrafted metalwork. Gary runs workshops that cater for all skill levels and aims to help students master the basics of forging and smithing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
At Friargate Forge, students can get hands-on and embrace their creative side by twisting and shaping metal into an amazing selection of shapes and leave with a stunning memento of their time.
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(5)
Gerard Ryans • Oct 2022
This is a brilliant value for money course, where you get to take home a work of art. One tutor is a metalworker and blacksmith. The other is an artist and blacksmith. This is for novice and expert alike. The shop is a forge so dress accordingly. I made a seventy layer, raindrop pattern Damascus bowie knife with a drop point and 10 inch blade. It turned out stunning thanks to the help from very experienced tutors who make all their own tools.
Mark Dorney • Feb 2022
I had a recent two-day knife making experience and I have nothing but praise for Gary and Joss, who are lovely and very welcoming people. It was great to get more of an insight into the craft from such knowledgeable professionals, and I had an excellent time. Very grateful for their patience in helping me through the process, especially from Joss who I spent the most time with, and would definitely do something similar again.
