Beginner-friendly knife making & blacksmith classes in The Lockyer Valley.
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Beginner Blacksmith Workshops.
Step into the world of blacksmithing with our hands-on, beginner-friendly Celtic-style Knife Making Class! Perfect for those looking to learn the basics of forging, this workshop guides you through each step of the process while crafting your very own unique knife.
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Axe or Hatchet Workshops.
Immerse yourself in the art of hatchet making with our comprehensive Two-Day Hatchet Making Experience. This hands-on workshop takes you through the entire process of crafting your own custom hand-forged hatchet from start to finish.
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Japanese Style Chef's Knife Workshops.
Immerse yourself in the art of knife making with our comprehensive One-Day Knife Making Experience. This hands-on workshop takes you through the entire process of crafting your own custom hand-forged Chef knife from start to finish. You’ll quickly discover why this class is our most popular!
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War Hammer Workshops.
Immerse yourself in the art of hammer making with our comprehensive Two-Day War Hammer Making Experience. This hands-on workshop takes you through the entire process of crafting your own custom hand-forged war hammer from start to finish.
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Stainless-Steel Custom Knife Workshops.
This one-on-one workshop takes you through the entire process of crafting your own full tang stainless-steel knife from start to finish. By the end of the experience, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted knife, ready for use and a lasting memento of your time in our forge.
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Hammer Making Workshops.
Immerse yourself in the art of hammer making with our comprehensive One-Day Hammer Making Experience. This hands-on workshop takes you through the entire process of crafting your own custom hand-forged hammer from start to finish.
The Naked Knifemaker Calendar.
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Customer Review
Attending a beginner blacksmithing class to make a knife. Nick was an amazing teacher, explaining many of the aspects of forging clearly and the whole experience was a blast from start to finish! If your thinking of trying out the beginner blacksmithing class, you will not only get to bring home a knife you made by hand, but also a new love for blacksmithing as a whole.
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Customer Review
Did the 2 day knife course and he was a really great teacher as he also explains why you do stuff not just the how. Really motivating and helps guide you through it to make a really nice piece of work.
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Had an amazing time with Nick who is very knowledgeable we learnt alot would recommend this to alot of people and would love to do the axe making one when I get the chance thank you heaps for the great day
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We did the blacksmith knife making course and had a great time. Nick was great at explaining the process and letting us have a go, but also stepped in when needed to make sure it turned out perfectly. He was great with the kids, and everyone had an awesome day. Samantha was really helpful with the booking process. Great value, and I highly recommend having a go.
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A great day, learnt so much and came away with an awesome knife each! We all thoroughly enjoyed our day, and appreciate the extra mile you guys went!
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Customer Review
As a birthday gift from my girls, I got a one-day knife making course with Nick guru of NGKnives in Gatton. It was a BLAST! I loved every second. Nick is passionate, deeply thoughtful and entertaining. I highly recommend this - it can be just you, as a small team building or bunch of mates exercise.
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My sons just finished a knife making class with Nick and they had a fantastic time. Nick’s teaching style makes this an amazing experience. His passion, patience and ability to engage with the group is the icing on the cake. They can’t wait to do another class. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to do this class.
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I had an awesome weekend with my son making knives which will remain in the family forever. Really appreciate your excellent training and knowledge of what you do and how you enabled us to create our knife masterpiece in two days. It was a great experience which I won’t forget. You are a legend.
About Us.
Our workshops are about more than just forging; they're about learning new skills and igniting a sense of community among fellow artisans.
NGKnives FAQs
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Let’s be real—our classes aren’t your average arts and crafts session. You’ll be working with hot steel, hammers, and tools that could make a Viking jealous.
While we take every precaution to keep things safe, blacksmithing is a hands-on, high-energy craft, and a little paperwork helps us all stay on the same page. Signing the waiver is just a formality—your real focus will be on forging, creating, and having an unforgettable time.
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At NGKnives, we take pride in delivering high-quality, hands-on workshops and custom experiences.
Due to the nature of our business, we do not offer refunds for any class bookings. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we are happy to accommodate rescheduling requests under the following conditions:
Participants may reschedule their class if they provide at least 24 hours' notice before the scheduled start time.
Rescheduling is subject to class availability, and we will work with you to find a suitable alternative date.
If less than 24 hours’ notice is provided, the booking may be forfeited at our discretion.
By booking a class with NGKnives, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing the craft of blacksmithing with you!
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Failure to attend a scheduled class without prior notice will result in the booking being forfeited, with no option for rescheduling or refund.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the class start time will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Our workshops require significant preparation, including materials, tool setup, and instructor time, all of which are allocated specifically for each participant.
Last-minute cancellations can prevent other interested participants from attending and impact our ability to run the class effectively. We strive to offer a flexible and fair rescheduling policy to accommodate changes while maintaining the integrity of our workshop scheduling.
By booking a class with NGKnives, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing the craft of blacksmithing with you! -
All classes start at 9am unless otherwise arranged.
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Closed in shoes. Long pants are recommended but not required.
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Always BYO drink bottle (cold water machine on site).
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All classes include lunch EXCEPT Pick a Project (4 hours) & Make a Celtic Knife (6 hours).
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Nope! Guardians must remain onsite for children 16 and under. If you can lift a hammer, you can forge.
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We provide everything for every class including safety wear and equipment.
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Reach out to us via phone, email, social media or even walk in and we will book you in to a class time that suits you best.
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Absolutely! You can even use your voucher toward a more expensive class and pay the difference.