Do I need any experience to join a forging workshop?

No previous experience is needed. We provide full instruction and all safety equipment, so beginners are welcome.

Can we book a forging workshop for a team building event?

Absolutely. Our group sessions are ideal for work outings and team building, offering a unique, hands-on way to bond.

What can I make during my experience day?

You can choose from crafting period axes, knives, or even a dragon sculpture. All materials and guidance are included.

Forging workshops in Reading, with hands-on blacksmith experiences

Blacksmith for a day sessions. Group and team building events. Forge your own unique piece. Each item is handcrafted in our workshop.

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Why our forging experience days stand out

Craft period axes and knives

No two sessions are alike. You’ll finish the day with a one-of-a-kind piece you personally crafted, whether it’s a blade, sculpture, or something even more imaginative.

Suitable for groups and work trips

We tailor each experience to suit solo adventurers, friends, or whole teams, ensuring everyone enjoys their time at the forge.

40 years' forging expertise shared

Our team shares forty years’ expertise to guide you through every step, so you can achieve impressive results even if you’re new to forging.

Be a blacksmith for the day with our forging workshops

We welcome you to step behind the forge at Anvil Metalworks Ltd in Reading for an unforgettable forging workshop.

Our experience days let you live a day in the life of a blacksmith, hammering hot steel and learning time-honoured techniques. You can craft period-inspired items, such as axes and knives, and even bring your own dragon to life in our unique dragon-making weekend.

Whether you come alone or with a group, you’ll leave with a piece you’ve forged from start to finish. These sessions are ideal for anyone curious about traditional metalwork or looking for a truly hands-on adventure. For more details and to see the full range of experiences, visit anvilforge.net.

In addition to our immersive forging experiences, Anvil Metalworks Ltd also specialises in crafting high-quality estate gates, metal stairs and fire escapes—combining traditional blacksmithing skill with modern functionality for durable and visually striking metalwork.

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What you can expect from our forging workshops

• Learn traditional blacksmith skills from our experienced artisans
• Craft your own axe, knife, or dragon sculpture
• We provide a full safety briefing and all equipment
• Our workshops are suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike
• Join group sessions for team building or celebrations
• Receive personal guidance throughout your project
• Take home everything you create
• Find more info and book at anvilforge.net

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John Dolphin - Google

What a totally brilliant day from start to finish. Arrived and meet with a warm friendly welcome. Instantly shown where tea a coffee was available. After a short safety briefing went start into making a poker. All steps shown in detail and almost one to one instruction. After completing poker went start into making your project. If you had not decided what you wanted to make there was plenty of help choosing something. When you have decided you were helped all the way through. Had a break for ample ploughman's lunch. After Lunch completed your project. What I really liked was you were given plenty of help and nothing appeared to phase them. Even got Spence to do some welding for me. You did not scrimp on steel used you used heavy gauge steel so what you make will last. Not like the stuff you buy in garden centres. Note this is my 1st attempt at Blacksmithing so I'm very pleased with it, as was everyone else on the day. I would very happily recommend this to anyone.