Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop

Looking for a little taste of the blacksmithing experience? Forge a rustic hook and customisable bottle opener!



3.5 hours Class size 6 to 8 guests       £140 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn the ancient craft of blacksmithing in this hands-on half-day blacksmithing workshop in London, where you'll create two forged metal pieces: a rustic steel hook and a fully handcrafted bottle opener.
1) Rustic Steel Hook
By making this first you will get comfortable with holding and wielding a hammer safely and effectively, and learn how metal moves under pressure. You will have a chance to get experience of how hot to heat the steel, and how to operate a gas forge safely.
2) Bottle Opener
You will then be guided through each step to create a fully forged metal bottle opener - a thing of beauty that you will treasure for life. Should you wish, there is an opportunity to customise your bottle opener at the end of forging, and make it unique to you.
Throughout the session, expert instructors will guide you through every step, teaching you how to operate a gas forge safely and showing you exactly what you're doing and why. There's something genuinely special about working with fire and hammer, watching metal transform under your hands. If you want to, there's a chance to customise your bottle opener at the end and make it uniquely yours – adding your own mark to something handmade.
Over 3 to 3.5 hours, you'll walk away not just with two pieces you've forged yourself, but with real skills and a profound sense of satisfaction that comes from making something this way. Whether you're doing this solo, with a friend, or as part of a team experience, it's the kind of afternoon you genuinely won't forget.
Please note
  • Morning sessions will typically start at 0930. Afternoon sessions will typically start at 1400. The course should last around 3-3.5 hours.
  • Due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.
  • For the Introduction to Blacksmithing and other non-blade courses, the age limit is 14+, provided a parent or guardian is also booked on the same course, otherwise this limit is also 18+. Upon occasion, we will accept younger candidates onto this course, but this is by prior approval and assessment of individual capabilities and ability to follow safety instructions. Please contact us with any individual requests.
What you'll get
  • At the end of the workshop you will go home with two fully finished items that you have made yourself, and the satisfaction that comes with learning a new skill.
  • Tea / Coffee / Biscuits will be provided.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no prior experience is necessary.
What to bring
Safety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear non-flammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather).
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Location

Unit 16, Windsor Park - 50 Windsor Avenue, London

Boneyard London is situated in an industrial area in South Wimbledon / Merton. South Wimbledon Station and Colliers Wood Tube Station: Approx. 12 minute walk - Morden Road Tram Station: Approx. 10 minute walk - Wimbledon Railway Station: Short walk or bus ride away - Bus Routes: Easily accessible by bus, with several stops just a short walk away.

Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop location
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Boneyard London
Boneyard London


Welcome to the Forge
A place to switch off, get hands-on, and make something real.
At our South-West London workshop, we believe everyone has a maker inside them — you just need the right space and someone to show you the ropes. Here, the fire’s always going, the kettle’s usually on, and no one is expected to be an expert. You’ll learn at your own pace, pick up new skills, and leave with something you built with your own two hands.

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2026-06-26 15:00:00
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