Hello, I brought my 15 year old son who is on the autism spectrum to Lawless Forge for a bottle opener class. He was giddy with anticipation as he's always wanted to try forging. Lawless Forge did not disappoint! Cade, our instructor at the Marysville location, was excellent at explaining each step of the project - breaking it down into doable chunks. He first demonstrated then and let him try each step giving helpful suggestions or guidance along the way. He was respectful of my son's learning process and only helped out after asking permission to step in if needed. His time management of the class was spot on allowing a few water breaks as well- it gets warm in there. Overall this was a very fun and engaging experience with safety emphasized. My son proudly showed off his project to family & friends when we got home. I'd highly recommend taking your family young & old alike to enjoy a forging class here! read more

Fantastic place! The class was a lot of fun and very accessible, even if you have no experience with anything related to blacksmithing. I had Cade for my instructor and he was very kind and encouraging. For all of the hot things you are handling, it's a very chill environment and very welcoming. I highly recommend dressing in layers if you go in the winter. It starts out kind of chilly, but as you work it gets very hot. This is kind of an aside, but I've often been interested in very male-dominated activities and have a large variety of experiences. I've seen many women taking these classes in pictures and reviews, but my class was almost entirely male except for me and one other woman. Even so, it was one of the best experiences I've had taking a class. If you are a woman who is nervous about being in male-dominated environment, please know this is a very welcoming, encouraging and inclusive atmosphere. read more

My first experience was the Seattle location and was very happy when they opened this forge in Marysville. I have done two classes here since. The instructors are friendly and very informed. They are all about your safety and you making something that exceeds your expectations. I really enjoy the process of turning hunks of metal into things of beauty. Last night, I took the Damascus steel ring making class and enjoyed learning a new set of techniques and work with a wider variety of tools and machines. I am very pleased with the ring I made, under the watchful eye of Cade (instructor). I cannot recommend this place enough. It can be a great group experience, date night, or solo venture. I am retired, I have seen both men and women in classes and even a teen girl swinging a hammer. So don't think it's something you can't do. read more

My son (14) and I visited the Marysville location this past week to make a knife from a horseshoe. It was a lot of fun and an easy going environment. Plenty of parking and easy to find the place. Our host/teacher was friendly and helpful and easy to approach with questions. He made our experience a lot of fun and I would recommend them for an interactive family night. Our class did last almost an hour longer than expected but I'm guessing that's because it was a bigger class. It wasn't a problem for us but something to keep in mind if you're on a specific schedule. read more

I did the horse shoe knife class at the Marysville facility. I had an awesome time, the instructor Jay was awesome, very personable and made even the "boring" safety stuff interesting. The music was going the atmosphere was relaxed and fun, everyone in the class was talking and working together, the whole thing was just excellent!!! Absolutely worth doing! I will totally go back for more classes! I looking forward to them expanding this location!!! If you are interested in forging or something at all you absolutely should check out Lawless Forge!!!! read more

Gave this to my 11 year old for Christmas. He loved it, said it was the best present he has ever received. The instructions were step by step so he had no problem following with the class. I was allowed to stay and observe, taking pictures. Instructor, Jay, was great, kept building my sons confidence, telling him how good he was doing and telling him this is your knife you dont have to make it look like anyone elses. Almost the whole class was father/son (though my son was the youngest) We will do it again and I will participate read more

This experience is a fantastic team-builder for corporate colleagues. I brought my team here to reward their efforts and they had a fantastic time. We found the instruction to be top-notch, entertaining and informative. The instructor (Cade) made sure to create the best experience for every individual on my team. We left with a stronger sense of partnership with each other, and a great experience together in our past. I plan on doing this more often for the members of my team. I could not recommend this more! read more

We participated in the knife-making class and had a great time! Makes for a great gifted experience - we did it as a celebratory activity and had a great time! Our instructor, Buddy, was clearly well-prepared and experienced. He was super helpful and funny. The class structure was independent but the instructor showed each step and then was around to help if you got lost. 10/10 would recommend! No experience necessary and we walked out with some seriously cool knives! read more

This was fun! Awesome. My husband and kids teens and pre teens) really enjoyed learning about this art and Cade our instructor was clear about instructions, fun and supportive. Bc of the nature of working in a Blacksmith shop it can be warm and a bit loud. We were given all the gear to take care of our bodies, offered bottles of water and encourage to ask questions any time. Its a great program. Highly recommend! read more

It was such a great experience. The instructor has so much knowledge and helped us through every step of the way. Dont think your strong enough to swing that hammer? He teaches you the correct way so you dont wear yourself out. Downfall...standing on a concrete floor for 3 hours. The class before us was running late so we did as well. Even with the downfalls, I would definitely come back!!!!! read more

Amazing time here! Joined a group of coworkers and attended the 3 hour workshop where we forged a knife out of a horseshoe - Peter was our instructor and kept things fun and engaging and was there to help or assist every step of the way. Couldn't recommend this place more and excellent for any type of group event - small or large. Thank you! read more

Great time and fun experience. The instructor Cade was knowledgeable and easy to work with and learn from. Just enough coaching to make a nice knife but too much where you feel like your watching a knife being built. I have an will continue to re commend this experience to others. Cade, great job and see you next time around. read more

Cade was our instructor for the bottle opener class. It was a blast, and was accessible for even my parents in their 60s. Very friendly, informative, and we have great creations to take home. It's definitely dirty work, and we were starving by the end of the class, so plan your day accordingly. Highly recommend! read more

What a fantastic experience! Cade and Jay were knowledgeable as tradesmen and educators, teaching our group of 22 how to make our own knives from a 1/2 horseshoe. I thought I'd ruined my project more than once, but these guys gave us confidence with technique, tool, and flame! GET YOUR METAL IN THE FIRE!!! read more

Our class was Awesome!! 13 guys from church ranging from 17-65 had a blast at the forge!! Jay was fantastic as a smith, as a teacher and very friendly and open to any questions!! we are already talking about the next class!! Thank you Lawless for setting up the forge and thank you Jay for a Great time!!! read more

Did the coffee scoop class and had a great time. Cade showed great talent working with a class full of beginners, end result being a class of beginners with nicely made shiny new scoops we could all be proud of and show off to our families. 100% recommend, and will be returning! read more

Our experience of forging knives from horseshoes was great. Our party included two dads and two boys aged 9 and 11. The boys had a great time and there was plenty of time allowed for the dads to help the boys and also complete their own knives. Our instructor Cade was great. read more

This experience was great! My boys 11 and 13, loved it! Its their new favorite thing and they are asking to buy a forge for home. Buddy was great in explaining well and helping when needed. The shop was set up very nice and everything was in neat and clean working order read more

Ordered this class for my dad, brother and husband. I had to reschedule due to a last-minute conflict. I gave the appropriate amount of time for rescheduling and the process was super easy. Very friendly service and the boys in my life had the most amazing experience! read more