Three-day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Course

Have some fun with forging at this DIY workshop experience.



3 x 7.5 hours Class size 1 to 10     label £450

Looking to get hands-on with a hammer and anvil? Or maybe you're just searching for your next piece of DIY home decor? Check out this three-day course for a great chance to discover new skills and create your own 60 layer Damascus knife or axe!

This workshop will cover every aspect of blacksmithing, from basic forging techniques and hammer control to grinding and profiling your work. You'll learn from a talented local teacher, who'll guide you through every step of the process as you plan, design and construct your way through an amazing DIY project.

Day one:

  • Master hammering technique.
  • Get to grips with heavy-duty machinery.
  • Create your unique Damascus billet.

Day two and three:
  • Draw and plan your knife or axe.
  • Construct the handle of your piece.
  • Add decorative touches to finish your design.
  • Head home with your amazing knife or axe!

Searching for gifts for men to surprise someone special in your life? Treat him to an amazing three-day blacksmithing experience - it's the perfect way to cover the basics of blacksmithing in a relaxed environment. Alternatively, take part with your friends and loved ones, try this course for an alternative birthday party idea - get the gals and guys together and get forging!

By the end of your course, you'll have a beautiful and functional piece of Damascus art and some fantastic new skills that you can continue to develop in the future.


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • All the equipment and materials needed to make your own Damascus axe or knife.
  • Refreshments throughout the course.
What to bring
Just yourself and an open mind.
 
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Unit 6, Sherdley road industrial estate Preston

Three-day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Course location
Your teacher
Friargate Forge
Friargate Forge

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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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