From Fire to Form: Expert custom ironwork, restoration, and handcrafted pieces—plus lessons from master blacksmiths.
Experience the timeless art of blacksmithing through traditional apprenticeships, explore our craft with destination blacksmithing services, and commission custom ironwork and restoration/preservation projects tailored to your vision. Join a community dedicated to preserving this ancient craft while bringing unique, handcrafted metalwork to life.
What is the guild?
The Maine Blacksmith's Guild is a private organization that offers a variety of services and outreach to preserve blacksmithing in the state of Maine for generations to come. Using mainly 19th-century and earlier techniques, our work captures the spirit of a bygone era—one that encourages us to use our hands rather than machines. Keeping that in mind, the tools of our craft can still be used to push artistic boundaries and break new ground in execution, design, and style.
We maintain several shops across the state to provide services and educational opportunities in every region. We also host a traditional and guest apprenticeship program, allowing those with the will to learn a highly applicable and ancient trade. Traditional apprenticeships last four to five years, while guest apprenticeships can be shorter and require a more modest commitment. Apprentices who successfully complete their training will earn a certificate and may be assigned a shop by the Guild to work in.




Our Students & Clients Say

Peter, MD
Amazing experience! Sam was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great insights. As the only person on the tour, I had the freedom to shape the experience to my interests. Highly engaging!

David, WA
Sam is a great host, happy to share his wealth of knowledge in this rare skill. He is patient and happy to respond to anything you may be, as basic as it may be.

Lia, São Paulo
Amazing and unique experience. Sam has a lot of knowledge on the forge, he is didatic, friendly and funny. I reccommend the experience.
Contact us
Southern Maine HQ:
Sokokis Forge
6 Old Alfred Road
E. Waterboro, ME
Mailing Address:
Box 3
Winn, ME
04495