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Carmarthen · Wales

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Blacksmithing
Experiences

Full-day hands-on experiences at a real working forge — no experience needed.
You leave with something made entirely by your own hands.

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✦ No experience needed ✦ All equipment provided ✦ Max 4 per session ✦ Take it home same day
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Knife Making Class
Bladesmith · 1 Day · All Levels

One Day Knife Making

Leave with a fully functional high-carbon knife you forged, ground and heat-treated yourself. All materials included.

£199 View & Book
Axe Making Class
Axe Making · 1 Day · All Levels

One Day Axe Making

Forge, heat-treat and haft a working hand axe using traditional techniques. Ready to use the same day you make it.

£199 View & Book
Sword Making Class
Swordsmith · 3 Days · Intermediate

3 Day Sword Making

The ultimate forge experience — a full medieval sword from raw bar stock over three days. Something truly extraordinary.

From £449 View & Book
2 Day Damascus Knife — £299 Blacksmith Experience Day — £199 Welding for Beginners — £199 Medieval Crossbow — £449 Bushcraft 3-Day Package — £499
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What You Walk Away With

Every class you make something real, made by your own hands, from raw steel. A tool built to last a lifetime.

Forged knife 01

Working Knife

High-carbon blade, shaped and hardened by you.

 Forged axe 02

Hand Axe

Forged, heat-treated and hafted in ash. Ready to use.

 Forged sword 03

Full Sword

A medieval arming sword forged over three days.

 Damascus knife 04

Damascus Knife

Pattern-welded steel — unique pattern, yours forever.
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The Ultimate Gift Experience

Give someone an experience they will never forget — and something they made with their own hands to keep forever. Vouchers available for every class, delivered instantly by email.

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"Bought this as a birthday gift for my husband and he hasn't stopped talking about it. Best gift I've ever given."
— Rachel M. · Gift Voucher Customer

Your Day at the Forge

How the Day Works

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Arrive & Kit Up

9am at Mile End Farm. Meet William. Apron on, safety brief done, tea in hand.

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Heat the Steel

Into the coal forge. Learn to read the colour. When it's right, pull it out and start shaping.

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Shape & Finish

Hammer, grind, heat treat. William guides every step. Your piece takes shape.

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Take It Home

Walk out with a finished, functional piece made entirely by you. Keep it forever.

Before You Wonder

FAQ

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No experience needed

Designed for complete beginners. William tailors every session to your level.

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Everything is provided

Steel, tools, safety kit — all included. Bring old clothes and a packed lunch.

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Maximum 4 students

Small groups guaranteed. Real personal attention throughout the day.

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Safe and fully guided

Full safety briefing. William has been teaching forge safety for over a decade.

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You take the piece home

Your knife, axe or sword — finished and ready to use. Not a certificate.

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No fitness needed

Blacksmithing is technique, not strength. All ages and fitness levels succeed.

From the Forge Floor

What Students Say

★★★★★

"Didn't think I could make something like this in a single day. The guys where incredible teachers. My knife is awesome!"

— Sarah T. · Knife Making Class
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"Bought this as a birthday gift for my husband and he hasn't stopped talking about it. The axe he made gets used every time he lights the wood burner. Best gift I've ever given."

— Rachel M. · Gift Voucher Customer
★★★★★

"Came as a group of six for a stag do — it was the highlight of the whole weekend. Every single person made an knife, (even Jim and he's hopeless) Very cool weekend!"

— James K. · Group Booking
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Handcrafted by William Holland. Heirloom quality, made to use.

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