Fair Mile Forge
About us
Fair Mile Forge is the project of two professional blacksmiths, Matt Hicks and Floyd Wilkins together we’ve been working for over 14 years at nearby Alex Wilkins Blacksmiths with Floyd’s father Alex Wilkins and over the years we have undertaken all manner of metalworking commissions throughout the UK, we’ve learnt a lot of techniques, tips and tricks that we’d like to offer guidance and expertise to anyone interested, so we set up Fair Mile Forge specifically for this purpose, we have combined over 30 years experience and have won awards in various blacksmithing competitions over the years.
We’ve kitted out Fairmile forge with all the necessary equipment for a full forging experience , we use full side blast solid fuel coke forges and anvils, so students can learn the arts of controlling their fire and true forging in a professional blacksmithing experience.
Matt Hicks
Matt started blacksmithing at Herefordshire College in 2010 completing the blacksmithing technical course after previously completing a BA degree in Graphic Design, during studying blacksmithing at Hereford He gained employment with Alex Wilkins Blacksmiths a traditional blacksmithing business with many years experience, where we began working together professionally. Although primarily working with Alex Wilkins Blacksmiths Matt has had employment with other professional smiths around the country including live demonstrations and teaching classes.
Floyd Wilkins
Floyd started Blacksmithing with his father Alex Wilkins, at the age of 16, persuading hot steel to conform to his wishes is second nature. Over the years Floyd has undertaken small to large scale metalworking projects and has a level of knowledge and expertise that is unrivalled.
Fair Mile Forge is located on Fair mile, Stoke prior, just off the A44 near Docklow atop a ridge with beautiful views in the Herefordshire countryside.