Short Review : 10/10 do recommend. A review from a mom who took her 10 year old son. Long Review: we had an AMAZING time. I am a mom of a 10 year old with ADHD and SPD. To say that it's hard to find an activity that goes well is an understatement. So backstory my son wanted to make his own knife and for me to make my own for competition. So we get to the forge and get signed in. Then came our first obstacle, the apron and the gloves. Luckily he put them on no problem but he was fidgeting and starting to become short with me. *deep breath* I tied his apron off in a way he felt comfortable with and let him try on at least 10 different gloves until he found the ones that didn't scratch his skin. G2G we lined up and started the class for horseshoe. As the instructor started giving the first step my sons apron started bugging him. Everyone broke off to start step one and I spent another 5 minutes helping my son get his apron fixed so it wasn't bothering him. Then we heated up our steel and started. Steps were really simple and my son started in no problem. It was when down time came that he was getting more agitated with his apron and gloves. Step 2 comes and my son is wanting to give up. He's says everything is scratchy and he can't do it. As I'm trying to coax him into doing step 2, my son touches the steel and burns his finger. At this point I'm stressed about being behind everyone else in class due to making two knifes and trying to combat the SPD. So when I alerted our instructor Nicholas of our situation you'll understand why I thought he was a god send. Nic swooped in and administered first aid. He spoke to my son calming him down and deescalating my sons overwhelmed melt down. Nic then told me he would finish up with my son if I wanted to finish up the next step with our knifes. *deep breath* we got this. While I was finishing up the step Nic and my son came back and he set him up on a log near me for a time out and then helped with getting the other knife done with the step. Nic, you are a parents dream. Long story shorter, Nic basically finished my sons knife. My son was able to help me with mine doing the hammering and taking breaks. The rest of the time went by smooth. My son was somewhat participating and I was able to finish the class without any concerns. It was so nice to be able to have an experience go well. To have real support from the instructor and leave with my son telling me he had an amazing time was priceless and I didn't even feel like crying on the way home bonus points. Thank You Lawless Forge and Nic ! Your classes are so well put together and your instructors are 2nd to none. read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spiff was a great instructor with the right mix of humor and instruction. I went with my 10 year old and he had a great time. The knives we made were awesome and perfect letter openers or Amazon box openers We found that for us, it was easier if I held the metal and my son did the hammering. Then when the metal was too cold to hit, I was able to work my knife and then rotate again while his knife heated back up Great fun and you don't need to be mega muscles to participate. A lot of the action was just whipping your wrist around to get a good strike read more

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Second class taken here (horseshoe knife and ring). A lot of fun and educational. Highly recommend for a fun day with family or friends.

My wife and I forged each other personalized wedding bands to celebrate 18 years of marriage. Max taught, guided and entertained the whole time. Awesome guy. Awesome place. Plan to return to make my dad an axe for Father's Day. The Best! read more

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Spiff was amazing and fun to work with and very good with a bunch of us that has absolutely no idea what we were doing and we all still ended up with super cool hand made knives. Zero complaints. Will definitely come back again! Lots of fun! read more

Lawless Forge - Horseshoe knife - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had an amazing experience here making a horseshoe knife at one of the public classes. It was a great date night! Our instructor Sam was great. He gave clear instructions and we still felt like we had plenty of one on one attention when we had questions during the process. It's a little tricky to find but they give good directions in the email prior to arriving. I have recommended this to so many friends and coworkers! read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a great time with my work team. Shaun and Dustin were exceptional instructors and made sure we all had a safe fun experience. read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was lucky enough to attend an intro class where we made chopsticks! Now that may seem easy and it was!!! I'm not trying to be a professional phukking blacksmith!! The fact that it was easy made it way less intimidating and fun. Our instructor was the perfect mix of snarky and helpful! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and would absolutely do it again....on my own dime! Oh and you also get to wear a really cool leather apron! read more

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If you are looking for a fun, creative activity then I recommend being a blacksmith for a few hours. Anyone, at any skill level, can do this! The instructors teach in one of the best ways - tell you what to do, show you what to do, then you do it. They also walk around to check on your progress and help as needed. I recently attended a class where you make a bottle opener, led by Gage. Some of the work you get to get a little fancy and make a spiral, and everyone's came out a little different which made it all a little more special. I followed along with the instructions and made a fully functional opener that was used when I got home. Some advice - wear cotton clothing. Synthetics will melt near the forge which is at about 2100 degrees. Wear layers, as the space is cold (this was in January) at the beginning and then gets hotter. Remember to drink water, you will get dehydrated. Follow the safety instructions. Most of all have fun! If you are struggling the instructor will help. This can be a great team building activity, or sign up for one of their classes and meet new people. read more

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We made Damascus rings and had a blast. Nikk was super fun, very knowledgeable and gave great instruction. The rings turned out beautifully! Can't wait to take another class! read more

Signed up my Dad and Husband for the horseshoe knife class. They had a great time and came home with 2 good looking knives! It makes a great gift for the guy who has everything, but doesn't have a forge in their garage. read more

Lawless Forge - Forging a knife! - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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When was the last time you got to be a a kid again? I know! A long time ago! Take one of their classes here and you'll not only get to play with forges, ANVILS and hammers, but you'll go home with something sharp to show off! The instructors help you make this a fun experience by walking you through, step by step creating something useful out of a piece of steel. So fun - definately check this place out!! read more

My husband and I attended the Horseshoe Knife class on a Friday night and had an amazing time! Our instructor, Nikk, was awesome! He was patient, helpful, and made sure we were safe. Im so happy with the overall experience and with the knife I made! read more

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Cannot say enough positive things about this place, they deserve every single 5 star review they have here. My wife went to a class and made a barbecue fork as a friend's birthday celebration. She had such a great time she couldn't wait to come home and tell me about it and immediately convinced me to do the Damascus ring class together. We made our own wedding rings about a month before getting married and it was such a great experience. Every single person here is welcoming and makes you feel like you belong. I was not sure what to expect entering this space as a woman but immediately felt just fine. They are so friendly and eager to show you everything they can, answer all question and share their extensive knowledge. Everyone had a great time in our class. Here's where these folks go the extra mile. Our rings ended up being a bit tight and so when they reached out to us as a courtesy follow up, we opted to go back in and had them resize them a bit. They got us in quickly so we were still set before the wedding. Then after the wedding and wearing our rings for a month we realized they were still too tight for comfort. We went back in and Max, the owner, helped us in starting over and making new rings and made sure they were 100% right. He is such a genuinely kind person and clearly loves what he does, it's infectious. Thank you to Sean, Jim, Max and Kelsey whose email communication is so responsive and friendly - this was all a wonderful experience and we'd recommend it to anyone. read more

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Great way to spend a weekend afternoon! This was really fun & unique, and the instructor made it super accessible.

I came here for a team building event. I had a blast! Spiff is an awesome teacher. I'd strongly recommend coming here for team building / offsite events. Thanks again Spiff!! read more

To put it mildly, this place is HOT HOT HOT! Our team came to Lawless Forge to let off some steam and learn a new skill. What we found, along the way, was the strong and guiding hand of Matt, our Metal Working Warrior. With the utmost care and enthusiasm, Matt made this experience better than 5 stars. We transformed a simple horseshoe into a lethal and one-of-kind weapon of death and cream cheese spreading. We had the most memorable and bonding time, banging it out with Matt. read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here this past weekend and had a blast. Lawless Forge is a great place to have an unforgettable birthday, corporate event, or date night!! Be sure to get there early to account for all the preparation and to ensure you get the entire time with your instructor. Before you start class, you have sign a waiver through a QR code, super easy! After that you gear up with an apron, protective eye gear, and gloves. Also be sure to read over the dress code to ensure your safety in the process of making something amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect but our instructor was great in breaking down each step along the way. I came in a big group and our instructor was great at providing help when needed. We took the class to make the iron rebar knife and it took 3 hours from start to finish. You certainly shouldn't have to do arm day before or the day after attending class. I have to say it is very satisfying and empowering to make something with your own hands and will be back in the future! The location of this place is a bit tricky with a lot of turns so it's easy to miss. There is a parking lot right in front of the place and additional parking just down the road. read more

Our family and friends took the Flower making class today. We ranged in ages from 8 years old to 74 years old. We all had a great time and made wonderful flowers. Sam, our instructor, was clear and helpful and presented the information in a way that we all could understand. The class was beautifully organized. I highly recommend Lawless Forge for a fun family activity! read more

We went to Lawless Forge as part of a gift from my wife and I had a ball with my boys making this knife. I thought the instructor, Spiff, was first rate, even though it was a bit hard to hear the instructions, he went through the motions, so you knew what you had to do. It was easy and it was fun. Despite working around a hot oven and walking around with hot metal we had procedures that you had to follow to keep you safe. Thanks for a great time StevieJ read more

This was such a unique experience! It was fun, some "hard" work, but definitely worth it. You can do team building experiences, or just a personal class. My husband and I did the personal experience and were extremely happy with the results. The instructor, Kyle was so good and willing to help along the way. I would do it again in a heartbeat! read more

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Surprised my husband for our anniversary to a class here. We made a knives out of horseshoes. Sam is an excellent teacher. He was very funny and knowledgeable. We will definitely make this another date night. read more

Lawless Forge - Our finished knives. - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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SO FRICKING COOL!! My bf and I found out about Lawless Forge through TikTok and knew we had to check it out. We booked a private Damascus ring making workshop (which ended being the move because I definitely needed the extra attention lol). Even though we were a bit nervous blacksmithing for the first time, our instructor Nikk was super informative, supportive, and friendly throughout the session and made us feel really comfortable. The class was really fun and the rings came out amazing!! Overall, we had a great time and highly recommend the workshops here. Thank you Nikk!! read more

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Location: This place is tricky to get to, but if you follow the directions that is given when you book your workshop it really isn't too bad. Be careful if the train is on the move, it was a pain waiting for the train to finish and if we ended up waiting, we would have missed our class. Arrival: Arrive early. It's okay for the instructor to run late because of the technical difficulty (just saying not that it happens in my situation) but it's not okay for you to be late and hold up the class. Moving on, there is a QR scan thing to complete your check-in process. The Instructor: Matt was pretty darn amazing. Very descriptive with instructions, patient, and helpful when anyone needed assistance. It was nice that he played music throughout the class. The workshop: Wow! I didn't know what to expect so I kept an open mind even though I seen shows. It lasted for about three hours but it didn't feel like it. With the instructions, demo, and blood, sweat and tears (kidding), the final product was complete! It was such a great experience that I will be coming back with a different group. Highly recommend. read more

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Myself, my two sons, and my wife did the horseshoe knife class on 4/25/2024. It was a great experience! The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful when someone had a question. We plan on coming back in the near future to do some of the other classes. read more

SO worth it!!! Went here last night for date night with my BF because I wanted to try something new. Spiff was our instructor for the class and he was amazing. He was so patient and also very funny, such a good guy and a total asset to Lawless Forge. The class was so fun, DIY style. Spiff would show us how to do steps 1 by 1 and we'd follow what he did right after each step ourselves. We made a horseshoe knife. It was so worth the money, the three hour class goes by so quickly. It honestly almost seems like we robbed the place with how much time + fun + product we got. Since we're from NYC and flying back with carryons, they even offered a shipping service for $10 so we could get our knives home safe. 10/10 experience read more

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I'm not going to lie, I was more than a little scared to start this class. There were forges that heated things to 2000 degrees, anvils, heavy hammers, and leather gloves. Eye protection necessary, NOT to be removed was rule #1. All that fear went away with Randy's super chill and insanely knowledgeable demeanor. We took the horseshoe knife class, one of their public class offerings. It's harder than it looks but it's SO SATISFYING to pound away on hot metal and to come away with something so insanely cool. Plus, there is so much help along the way. The staff at Lawless make sure that everyone is successful in their introduction to blacksmithing. P.S. BE ON TIME! The class takes the full 3 hours and if anyone in the group is late, the instructor has to take over some of the steps and you don't get to pound as much as you might want to. Be a good neighbor and be prompt. read more

If there's one thing to do with your friends or colleagues, it should be to come here. We did this as a teambuilding event and it was definitely the highlight of the week. Who else can say they forged a knife that week? Buddy was an extremely awesome, attentive, and patient guide. He made everything look easy and simple. How simple? The instructions he provided and the demonstration he gave for each step might have taken 5 total minutes. He would then say "you'll probably spend the next 45 minutes going at it, enjoy!". Huh? Yeah, he wasn't lying. Top things to know: - About 3 hours, with breaks - Very reasonably priced for the various classes. Knife-making seemed to be the most fun/exciting - No prior blacksmithing or handy experience needed - Fun and awesome learning experience - If you mess up, Buddy or others will be able to help you out - If you're traveling from out of town, they have priority mail boxes available to mail off so you don't need to worry about checking a bag! read more

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An awesome place to make small metal objects like a bottle opener. You could come here alone or as a group. Just call ahead of time. This place is located right under the West Seattle Bridge in a bright turquoise building with street parking. It might be hard to find at first because of the one way street, but google maps will get you here. The two guys who work there are friendly and helpful. They will go step by step and provide assistance if needed. They provide the safety gear, so no need to worry about bring your own aprons, gloves, and safety glasses. You just need to make sure to wear appropriate clothes and have your hair tied back if it is long like mines. I had so much fun with a group of yelpers here making bottle openers. It is definitely a unique experience. If you ever have been curious about being a blacksmith or just want to create something with metal then check this place out. read more

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LAWLESS FORGE IS A SEATTLE HIDDEN GEM. The space is cute, the staff is incredibly friendly/helpful/kind and the work is soooo fun! I came here for a yelp event & we took a bottle opener making class. Blacksmiths must have all been JACKED because the work is harder than you'd expect, but Max & Buddy teach at a pace where everyone can follow along but no one gets bored. I've been telling all of my friends & family about how great this place is, and I hope to be back soon! ***they have team building classes for groups on weekdays, and open enrollment on weekends. If you have a group of 5+ you are considered a group & can begin to get discounts based on the size of your crew! read more

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Had the best day date with my fiancé going here!! The staff was friendly and the class gave you the freedom to really learn how to forge on your own. They show you step by step instructions and the teacher does an excellent job of coming over and offering advice to help make your project the best it can be. Our bottle openers turned out AMAZING and bonus, they actually work really well. Neither of us have ever forged steel before and we were both really impressed with how well we did. It was fun and unique and we will definitely be returning to try out the other projects. After the class we took some time talking to the instructor and found out that once you take the right classes you can come in on open forge nights and use their equipment to forge any of your own projects, it's a great location to really try out a new hobby that you may be interested in getting into. Highly recommend this experience. read more

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Possibly the best date night we've ever done! Checked out lawless forge last night to make a horseshoe knife! Our instructors, Nikk and Sam, were funny, energetic, and super helpful. It was so cool to get to try something new. Had a wonderful time overall and will be back! Perfect place for dates, work parties, group hangs, and we even saw a father/son team! read more

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What an absolute blast. We did the horseshoe knife course for a company retreat and now I just want to return every weekend to make more knives. Our smithy was Spiff, who was patient, calm, hilarious, and entertaining. All of our finished products were unique but also totally useable as actual knives. Very cool stuff that I couldn't recommend enough! read more

Lawless Forge - Knives - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was such a wonderful experience through and through! Great vibes, thorough instructions throughout the whole experience and plenty of parking. Our instructor was funny and very helpful. My boyfriend had a blast making his horseshoe knife and I can't wait to bring my dad when he visits! read more

Lawless Forge - Horseshoe knife - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My mom and I drove from Portland Oregon to try this out and it did not disappoint! We had an amazing time and it's much more affordable than similar classes in Portland. Sam was our teacher for the class and he was so kind and fun. Our knives came out beautifully! read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had an incredible time with Sean for our team building activity forging chopsticks. As an educational consulting and coaching organization we thought Sean lead a great class with very good instruction and support throughout the lesson. He was engaging, funny, and patient while also giving us space to be creative as we learned the needed techniques and skill to safely forge. Lol work hat off..... We had a blast and it was so much fun, you will not be disappointed with the experience. Date night, team building, solo experience, with your friends you will have a great time learning and forging steel. You walk away with a finished product you will be proud of because of the care and dedication of the instructors. Thank you Sean and Lawless Forge for such a great time, we had so much fun!! Until next time, we wish you'll the best, team True Measure Collaborative read more

SPIFF! I had an amazing birthday here at Lawless forge yesterday. Making knives out of horseshoes... how can it get better than that! Spiff taught me and my friends with the best sense of humor along with his autocratic stressing of safety when dealing with dangerously hot temperatures, which I really appreciate as a registered nurse, and anyone should appreciate if they would like to keep their skin intact. He made the experience unforgettable and I cannot wait to go back. Even my friends came up to me and said they'd love to do another class there! Spiff, thanks so much, my friend! read more

5/5!!! What an incredible experience! Our staff of veterinary medicine workers decided to forge knives under the guidance of Lawless Forge. With hobbies and interests such as auto mechanics, wood working and carpentry, this was such a perfect fit for this group. Our instructor was incredibly accommodating with our start time since one person in our group got stuck behind a train and had trouble finding the place. Protective gear is provided and instruction throughout the course are very clear and easy to understand. We'd all highly recommend this place for those interested in forging. I'll personally be signing myself up for the mastery class in anticipation of attending the open forging days in the future! read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sam was a fantastic teacher during the horseshoe knife class and was very attentive to everyone but especially to my children (8 and 12) who needed some extra help. He also was very kind to my youngest when he was burned on his arm (due to the carelessness of his sibling not a fault of the forge). He got him some burn cream and a band aid immediately. Each step of the process was explained and demonstrated fully, but he had no issues helping everyone keep up. read more

We had a fantastic team outing at Lawless Forge! It was a nice change to get away from our computers to make something with our hands. Max and Buddy were knowledgeable, friendly and patient in helping our group of novices transform half of a horseshoe into a knife. What looked like a daunting process using super-hot furnaces, hammers, tongs, anvils, and belt grinders was turned out to be quite manageable even for kids in their early teens. I highly recommend the classes at Lawless Forge for anyone seeking a memorable experience with family, friends, or work teams. In a world in which many of us face constant distraction from a myriad of electronic devices, the classes are a welcome opportunity to focus just on doing one thing well for several hours. read more

Lawless Forge - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington