Kowhai Forge

24/02/2025

🔥 Half-Day Blacksmithing Classes Are Here!

Did you know you can now get stuck into blacksmithing in just half a day? In this hands-on taster session, you’ll forge your own pizza cutter, herb knife, Swedish knife, fire poker, or a set of decorative hooks or handles.

Along the way, you’ll pick up some of the basics, like how a coal fire works, how to shape hot steel, and the magic of heat treatment. No experience needed, just a bit of enthusiasm!

💰 $199 per person
📍 Kowhai Forge, Waikato

Sounds like a bit of you? Tag a mate who’d be keen! 👇🔥

13/02/2025

First-Ever Multi-Day Workshop: March 28 – 30!

Excited to try something new or expand your skills? Join us for our very first multi-day workshop, where you’ll have the opportunity to create something truly special. Whether it’s a set of tools, a stunning pattern-welded knife, or a unique small sword, this workshop will get you immersed into the craft while you enjoy a rural retreat. 🛠️

Keen but can’t make it on these dates? Get in touch!

06/02/2025

🔥 Fresh off the anvil – our latest newsletter! 🔥

We’ve got some exciting updates for you:

👉 New classes – More chances to get creative at the forge!
💥 A special deal – But you’ll have to be quick!

Check it out here 👉

We were blown away by the response to our survey in the last newsletter. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s been so much fun reading all your comments, and honestly, it's given us a huge boost!

10/01/2025

Have you been to one of our classes? To start the New Year, we’re reviewing our current offerings and brainstorming new ideas. We’d love to hear your thoughts—what would you like to see us offer next?

Please help us by answering this short survey, there are only three questions. As a thank you, you’ll go in the draw to win a one-day blacksmithing class for you and a friend!

06/01/2025

Happy New Year from the forge🔥 We hope 2025 will be amazing for you!
Do you have any creative New Year’s intentions?
Maybe it’s time to try something new, make something epic with your own hands, or hammer out all that post-holiday stress😅
Our classes are firing up again this week, and we still have some spots available over the school holidays.

Discover hands-on blacksmithing courses, suitable for all skill levels.

13/12/2024

To celebrate the end of the year, we went for a ride Big thanks to Nicole for the awesome experience. The sun was out, horses happily cruising, and the views stunning. Thank you and Sam for another amazing year.

27/11/2024

It was great having you at the forge!

15/11/2024

Thanks team Box - The Architect Builder it was awesome having you at the forge!

04/11/2024

Big thanks to the Ready or Not team for coming out to the forge and giving us the opportunity to create a custom sword with you! Really inspiring to work with such creative people 🗡️

16/09/2024

This memorial railing with horse heads is a special tribute, telling a story through art.

16/06/2024

A few more pics from our time in Tiniroto 🔨🔥

06/06/2024

Another great day running a knife making class today. This time in Tiniroto 🔪🔥

04/06/2024

An awesome day spent at Ruakituri running a knife making class for this awesome bunch 🔪

03/06/2024

A few pictures from our time in Ruatahuna. Great people and a great community. Thanks for having us

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14/04/2024

Rob has forged these cute Kōwhai flowers but we are stuck on what to do next 🙈 Any thoughts on what we could create with these? We are all ears!

01/04/2024

Calling all busy bees! 🐝 Every now and then, we open our forge on Sundays just for YOU! 🗓️ Join us for a special one-day blacksmithing experience on 21 April or 12 May. Unleash your inner artist and craft something extraordinary with us. Limited spots available – book now!

18/03/2024

🔥 Curious about forging? Check out this video where Rob and James expertly craft an adze and axe!

Want to try your hand at blacksmithing? Join us for a day of forging fun! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned enthusiast, our forge is open for all. Book your spot now and unleash your creativity! 💪Tag a friend who would love to join you in the forge.

Video credits: Stills and Motion

09/12/2023

A cheery bunch at the forge today, working hard to create their steel masterpieces!