Parmenter Forge

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Meet the Blacksmith

Ian Parmenter AWCB is a military-trained and award-winning blacksmith based in rural Hampshire. As a result of his distinguished work, Ian was made an Associate of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths. In 2017 he was awarded the Freedom of the City of London and subsequently has become a Liveryman of the Company.

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Blacksmithing Courses

Blacksmithing is for eveyone. Come and have a go at learning the ancient craft with us. Start with our introductory course in a supportive and professional environment, and we are sure you will want to return for one of our more advanced courses.

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Commissions

Working closely with customers from the earliest stages right through to installation, Parmenter Forge produces high quality, artistic metalwork for private clients and businesses in a range of materials and finishes. Please get in touch to see how we can help you.

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A Blacksmith’s Journey

Ian delivers inspirational talks about overcoming challenges as a blacksmith and as a former member of the armed forces.

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Nearly there, last few days, then they will be replanted at their new home
The ideal Christmas present! We believe blacksmithing is for everyone. If you have a basic level of fitness, are aged 14 years or more, and prepared to give heart and soul for a short time to our fascinating craft, we guarantee an enjoyable and rewar
Very honoured to have been a finalist for this year's Hampshire business awards. A big thank you to the team at the business magazine and, a really massive thank you to this young man who nominated parmenterforge after having been educated at our Fo
Thankyou to The business magazine for helping to tell my story and vision.
Parmenter forge is proud to be a finalist in two categories at this year's Hampshire business awards
Well that's a wrap, the dove of knives has fledged.
Well the first half is in, and the weather was good to us. Next instalment Tuesday
Here at Parmenter forge, the rain is being kind to us, it's making the plants grow! En route to Church Crookham parish Council.
Great to be back at Bicton with #highground charity supporting veterans. What a great bunch we had this week!
Proud that our Poppy course is featured in this month’s Business Magazine. https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/blog/ex-military-blacksmith-invites-you-to-forge-poppies-from-military-vehicles-for-remembrance-day/
This forge is lying unused within a school. Why? I see a lot of young people at my forge who have been advised by there careers adviser that there is no need for Blacksmiths anymore, and they are the better advisers, some don't even know what a Black
Had this chap through the forge on work experience last week. When we first met a few months ago, I asked him to design something that he would like to make that reflected his personality. Nice job, Sam.