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Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Try your hand at the art of blacksmithing In the beautiful central North Island.
Highlights
- Choose your own knife design.
- Your tutor is one of the true blacksmiths in New Zealand.
- Situated in the beautiful central North Island, the blacksmith forge is set in perfect environment for inspiration and creativity!
- Take your own piece of art home with you
Suitable for beginners, you choose the type of knife you would like to create over the course, such as a hunting, butcher, or chef's knife. And best of all, you get to take your creation home!
Your tutor, Rob, is one of the true time-served blacksmiths in New Zealand. Rob teaches with lots of enthusiasm and kiwi humour, so you know you’ll have a great time! His passion, skill, and deep understanding of this fascinating skill ensure you a truly authentic experience in the world of blacksmithing. Fantastic year-round - in the summer months, the large forge doors are opened to let the sunshine in, and in the winter months, you will be cozy and warm inside by the coal fire.
Location: 243 Waipapa road, RD7 Te Awamutu 3877
Duration: 9am - 4pm, morning tea and lunch provided.
Size:the maximum overall size for this is 11 inches or 28 cm.
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From Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Thank you so much for your review, Rosie. It was a fun day and we really enjoyed meeting you! Thanks, Rob and Arja
Heather from New Zealand wrote on 05 October 2020
Great day out
Purchased the half day experience for hubby and father-in-law. They had a great time, and are very happy with what they made. Thanks for a great experience Kowhai Forge.
From Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Awesome to hear, thank you very much!
Nishka from New Zealand wrote on 20 March 2020
Life long dream come true.
I'd give it 6 stars if I could. For anyone wanting to learn the ancient art of the Blacksmith or just have a fun day and go home with something you've made and a great story to tell, this experience is well worth it. Rob is always willing to pass on his wealth of knowledge and experience. His enthusiasm for the craft is contagious and the full day experience is honestly not enough for any avid fan of crafting glowing hot metal. I could have spent a week there. Arja's authentic, home cooking was phenomenal and really added to the whole experience. You can't learn on an empty stomach. I will definitely be going back to Kowhai Forge.
From Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. We really appreciate it and we'd love to see you back!
Gus from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2020
Excellent experience
Friendly, knowledgeable and excellent facilities. My dad and I went for the half day and loved it. Unlike anything else Ive done and got to take home our own bit of craftmanship. Id highly recommend it to anyone.
From Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Thank you very much for your review, Gus. We enjoyed meeting you both and it is great to hear you both had a good time!Thanks, Rob and Arja
jaredw from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2020
Great Experience-Great Hospitality-Great Outcome
Hi, this is the second advanced tool making course Ive taken with Rob and this time I made a rounding hammer for my home forge. Under Rob's oversight and direction I made a great hammer. At the same time I got to pick his brains on the other projects going on. The hospitality was fantastic, with great food during the breaks. a 10/10 experience.
From Knife-Making Class - Kowhai Forge
Thank you very much Jared. It was great to see you again!!
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Rosie from United Kingdom wrote on 15 August 2019
A great day out
Despite having had no experience of smithing before, I thought that I would sign up for this course to do something a bit different from the usual tourist activities. I really enjoyed my day at the forge. Rob was a really great teacher, explaining all the steps in the process and allowing me to be in charge of the more simple steps along the way. Arja was lovely too, preparing a delicious lunch and snack breaks. Bonus, I made a really great-looking knife!