Forging class near you

Book a Forging Class

Booking a forging class means making your own piece, such as a knife or a ring, with fire, anvil and hammer under the guidance of experienced smiths. Discover 34 forging classes at 18 forges and workshops across Germany and Austria, rated 4.83 starsn stars on average from 63 reviews.

Which forging classes can I take?

• Forge your own knife: Forge, harden and sharpen a knife, e.g. as a 2-day class in Berlin from €350, as a one-day class in Iserlohn from €260 (about 8.5 hours) or from an old car spring near Karlsruhe from €240.
• Freeform forging: Stretching, upsetting, bending, splitting and twisting, e.g. in Iserlohn from €320 (about 6.5 hours), as a basic techniques weekend in Berlin from €265 and as an introduction to artistic forging in Cologne from €200.
• Forge rings and wedding rings: Make a silver ring or wedding rings yourself, e.g. in Gartow from €160 or near Frankfurt from €250 for up to 2 people.
• Goldsmith class: Jewelry for beginners, e.g. in Frankfurt am Main from €115 and as a couples class in Mannheim from €150.
• Metal casting and welding: Cast a silver pendant in Berlin from €165 or build a metal lampshade with MIG/MAG welding in Berlin from €150.

How much do forging classes cost?

The forging classes cost between 30,00 € and 560,00 € and usually take about 2 hours to 12 hours, depending on the experience you choose. You can find all further details directly in the individual event descriptions.

Here is a transparent overview for you:

Key facts about our partners

• Schmiede im Hof (Berlin): The basic techniques weekend is designed for beginners aged 14 to 80. Coffee, tea, gloves, goggles and a leather apron are included, as are 2 kg of wrought iron.
• Dorfschmiede Gerhardt (Jatznick): Basic course for up to 4 people, dates by arrangement.
• A.M. IronArt (Cologne): Forging basics and your own metal artworks.
• Ewa Doerenkamp (Frankfurt am Main): Core goldsmithing techniques with your first pieces of jewelry.
• Iserlohn: Classes take place in a traditional forge in the forest, materials, gloves and safety goggles are included, the knife class runs in groups of 3 to 6 people and participants rate it 5.0 stars on Google.

Forging class: What you will learn

• How to work with anvil and forging hammer
• How to heat and shape steel at the fire: stretching, upsetting, bending, splitting, twisting
• How to grind blanks with a belt grinder and files
• How to drill with a drill press
• How to harden and temper so knives and pieces hold up and stay elastic

The classes suit beginners, craft enthusiasts, teams and history or medieval fans. Bring sturdy shoes and sturdy clothing without synthetics; the forge provides the tools.

Forging class as a gift

A forging class voucher suits hobby craftspeople and creative people who like to try new things. If you prefer finer work, the goldsmith class is a good alternative, and the craft classes cover more techniques. Forging also works well as a team event in Berlin.