Welcome to Jorgen Craft Blacksmith Courses!

Blacksmithing is a fascinating craft. These courses are a great opportunity for those with or without blacksmithing experience to work in the forge using traditional methods to create your very own piece. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you’ll love it.

Being listed as one of the top "must-try" craft workshops by Leeds List is a testament to the unique and enriching experience we offer. Our workshops are more than just learning a skill; they're immersive journeys into the world of craftsmanship, creativity, and self-discovery.

At our workshops, participants not only gain practical skills but also tap into their creativity, ingenuity, and passion. Whether it's axe making, knife making or sword making course, each workshop is carefully curated to provide a hands-on, interactive experience that leaves a lasting impression.

The participants are guided through every step of the process. It's not just about creating a finished product; it's about the journey of exploration, learning, and personal growth.

We're honored to be recognized as a top craft workshop in Leeds, and we're committed to continuing to provide exceptional experiences that inspire, educate, and empower our participants. Join us and discover the joy of craftsmanship firsthand!

We run classes in Bladesmithing (knifemaking), Swordsmithing, Axe Making and Pattern Welding (damascus steel). We are happy to teach  beginners and more experienced smiths. We can cater for 4 and 5 students (dependant on class), providing quality teaching as well as one-to-one tuition. 

The courses concentrate on hand work with a lot of time spent with a hammer over the anvil and  are run using carbon steels. You will also learn how to grind and heat treat your blades. 

We run one day, three day and five day courses, currently the classes run Monday to Friday and not at weekends.

We also offer one to one tuition and can make up a tailored course for your group if you have more than one person who is interested in a tailor made class. 

These courses are open to all aged 18+ who can swing a hammer...(or younger accompanied by a parent; half-days classes can also be arranged), please get in touch with any specific requirements.

Perfect for a birthdays or anniversaries gifts.

Location is Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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Jorgen Craft - Blacksmith & Artist - Blacksmithing courses
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Nath
March 23, 2025
The knowledge and expertise of his craft and its history is second to none. Really great teacher and I had a great time from start to finish!
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Lewis Jackson
March 10, 2025
Took my brother to spend the day with Jacek and make an axe – it was absolutely fantastic. He was an excellent teacher, extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Couldn't recommend this more...you're guaranteed to learn something and have fun.
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anon123
February 8, 2025
I had a really great time making my kitchen knife, it’s honestly a really interesting and valuable skill to gain. I would recommend any of the courses to anyone looking for something unique and fulfilling.
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Jonathan Andrews
February 8, 2025
Had a fabulous day with Jacek making a knife. I found Jacek to be very knowledgeable, a great teacher and remarkably adept at rescuing my knife from the errors I had made! I would definitely recommend this course and am contemplating a longer session.
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Damon Coulson
January 31, 2025
We had a great time with Jorgen, it was our second visit and I’m sure we will be back for a 3rd soon enough.
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Euan Raffle
January 26, 2025
A brilliant day knife making! Jacek is a fantastic teacher- patient and was always on hand to offer amusing insights. He is also hugely knowledgeable about history as well, so we all enjoyed his anecdotes in between the different stages of making the knife. I would certainly recommend!
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Micah
December 17, 2024
Brilliant course. I'd highly recommend it. Bought as a birthday gift and we had an incredible time with an extremely satisfying result. Definitely going again!
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Andrew Rowe
December 10, 2024
I had a fantastic day being shown how to make a kitchen knife. This along with a history lesson covering the stories and explanations of how blacksmithing evolved. Something I'd wanted to do for a long time, thank you Jacek for the chance to accomplish this. I'd recommend it to all, a great experience.
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Jake Krushell
November 28, 2024
Had a great time on the kitchen knife making course. Jacek was a great teacher. Very welcoming and is a master at his craft! I will be back for some more blacksmithing soon!
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Xavier Archbold
October 9, 2024
Went on this course and had an absolutely fabulous day. And having a home make kitchen knife is a brilliant talking point when entertaining. Rob is a great teacher and (luckily) very patient. I’m planning on getting this as a gift for all few family members.