Overview
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6pm–8pm
A relaxed, social forge night for all skill levels.
Step into the forge midweek for a creative escape unlike any other. Our Blacksmithing Club is a casual, social evening where you can hang out, learn at your own pace, and enjoy the atmosphere of Old Pound Smithy — without the structure of a formal course. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s already had a taste of forging and wants more, this is the perfect way to get regular time at the anvil.
Each session is relaxed and open-ended: craft what you feel like making, bring a small personal project, or choose from quick, satisfying ideas like hooks, bottle openers, twists, decorative pieces and more. The smith is always on hand for guidance, but the night is all about creativity, play, and community. We also offer optional weekly themes for inspiration — from “Twists & Tapers Night” to “Small Blades” or “Scrap Challenge” — for anyone who wants a little nudge.
Safety comes first, with a short briefing at the start of each session and a simple waiver valid for multiple visits. After that, it’s all about enjoying the forge, learning as you go, and having fun.
Membership & Pricing
Come whenever suits you, or make forging part of your ritual.
Pay Per Session
£35 per session
Great for newcomers or casual drop-ins. Monthly Memberships Designed to build skills, consistency, and community — with perks.
Great for newcomers or casual drop-ins. Monthly Memberships Designed to build skills, consistency, and community — with perks.
Forge Member
How It Works
- For complete novices, please attend one of our standard courses before signing up (you need something to build from)
- Maximum of 12 spaces per session
- Online booking for each Wednesday session
- Members get priority access
- Drop-ins welcome if space allows
- Small project materials included
- Larger projects available at an additional materials cost
Why Join?
- A midweek escape into fire and creativity
- For beginners or more experienced smiths.
- Forge, chat, and unwind
- Build skills every session
- Connect with a like-minded creative community
- The perfect follow-on to any of our forging courses
GUIDELINES
Working at the anvil is physically demanding and comes with some risks; blisters and burns being foremost among them. Please seek advice from your doctor before booking if you are unsure. To minimise the risk of injury please dress accordingly, long sleeves are advised, long trousers and work boots are a must. Please try to avoid synthetic clothing, we recommend cotton-based materials like denim. Open-toed footwear is not allowed in the forge. Leather, safety, work, or hiking boots are strongly advised. And please ensure you can tie long hair back from your face. The forge can be cold in winter despite the fires, therefore please check the weather before setting off and bring warm clothing if necessary.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All forging equipment and PPE is provided, bar footwear. Please ensue you are wearing sturdy boots.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - The forge can get cold, bring layers to stay warm when away from the fires.
🍴 🥤 Drink - Water bottle or any other beverage of choice.
Working at the anvil is physically demanding and comes with some risks; blisters and burns being foremost among them. Please seek advice from your doctor before booking if you are unsure. To minimise the risk of injury please dress accordingly, long sleeves are advised, long trousers and work boots are a must. Please try to avoid synthetic clothing, we recommend cotton-based materials like denim. Open-toed footwear is not allowed in the forge. Leather, safety, work, or hiking boots are strongly advised. And please ensure you can tie long hair back from your face. The forge can be cold in winter despite the fires, therefore please check the weather before setting off and bring warm clothing if necessary.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All forging equipment and PPE is provided, bar footwear. Please ensue you are wearing sturdy boots.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - The forge can get cold, bring layers to stay warm when away from the fires.
🍴 🥤 Drink - Water bottle or any other beverage of choice.