Knife making courses & experience days. Step into the forge, feel the heat and sparks fly, and I’ll guide you—safely and confidently—through forging your own blade from start to finish. I help people of all abilities in a fun and safe way. Come bash some metal & have some fun!
Fancy forging your own knife? These beginner-friendly days are relaxed, practical and often fully booked. I’ll walk you through it all — heat, hammer, grind — safely and confidentl
A Blacksmithing experience day on the 12th Feb in Stroud. Come get hands-on with this ancient craft, enjoy the day, and walk away with something handmade by YOU.
Real words from people who stepped into the forge.
Everyone arrives for a different reason: curiosity, a gift, a challenge, or a shared experience. Take a moment to see what brings you to the fire.
Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of traditional blacksmithing: hands-on, beginner-friendly, and deeply satisfying.
A gift that's felt, not unwrapped. Real fire, real steel, and a memory that lasts far longer than things.
One-of-a-kind knives and ironwork, forged to order with care, skill, and intention.
Unforgettable shared experiences for groups and couples. Creative, active, and perfect for birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and team building.
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A unique gift for anyone who loves craftsmanship, history, or trying something completely different. Redeemable against any knife making experience day.
Ideal for first-timers
The perfect gift for complete beginners or anyone curious about traditional blacksmithing. A hands-on day at the forge they'll never forget.
Every course is hands-on, personal, and designed so anyone can create something meaningful — regardless of their experience level.
Soulful Iron was founded by Mike Gracia, a traditional blacksmith who believes craftsmanship should be experienced, not just observed.
Real forge. Real craft. Real guidance.
Step into the forge, work with real fire and steel, and leave with something you made with your own hands.
Looking for an unforgettable blacksmithing or knife making experience in the Cotswolds? Myknife forging workshops offer hands-on learning in both blacksmithing and knife making at my working forge in Slad, just outside Stroud in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. Ideal for complete beginners, my blacksmithing or knife making classes provide expert guidance in a small group setting (maximum 6 participants per workshop). On the Blacksmithing eperience, you’ll forge your own stylish hook, complete with twists, and a fire poker poker. On the knife making experience, you’ll forge a Viking-style knife from start to finish, learning centuries-old techniques. Unlike some knife making days, we’ll forge the knife out of high carbon steel, so your blade will be capable of keeping a proper edge. During your knife forging experience, you’ll master:
Each knife making experience runs for a full day (10:30am – approximately 5pm) and you’ll take home the Viking-style knife you’ve forged with your own hands.
