Parmenter Forge
An award-winning business offering blacksmithing courses, teambuilding days and bespoke ironwork commissions from its forge near Hook in Hampshire.
Colleagues on a teambuilding day working in the forge
Winners of Hamphire Business Award 2024 for Commitment to Education, Training and Skills
A decorative piece of ironwork in the fire
Seated group attending an Introductory Course
Student working at the fire
Metal poppy red hot in the fire
A group of students on the Introductory Course
Blacksmithing is for everyone. Spend a day learning the ancient craft with us on our our introductory course in a supportive and professional environment - we are sure you will want to return for one of our more advanced courses.
Blacksmithing Courses
Engage your team with a unique blacksmithing experience! At Parmenter Forge we offer a midweek one-day hands-on blacksmithing workshop tailored to group learning.
Teambuilding Days
Meet the Founder
Ian Parmenter FWCB is a military-trained and award-winning blacksmith based in rural Hampshire. As a result of his distinguished work, Ian was made a Fellow 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.
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.