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A gathering of makers & craftspeople
Carving, blacksmithing and stage combat from a makers’ collective in North East England. Explore the work, commission a piece or book a workshop.
Three businesses. One shared banner.
Three independent businesses share the Longship banner: Midgard Magic, Timeless Forge and Battle Ready Academy. Meet the makers and explore each craft below.
Woodcraft & carving
Bespoke woodcraft with character. Midgard Magic brings carved details, personalised keepsakes and handmade pieces to life, inspired by stories, heritage and the people who use them.
Blacksmithing & metalwork
Shaped by heat, hammer and hand. Timeless Forge brings traditional blacksmithing to the collective, creating metalwork with purpose, lasting character and a connection to the past.
Stage combat & performance
The craft of bringing action to life. Battle Ready Academy focuses on stage combat, movement and performance, helping people develop their skills and tell convincing stories through action.
Online Academy in development: free introductory lessons, course access from £12/month and personal video feedback with Plus at £29/month. Explore the launch plans.
Meet the CoachesMade within the collective
Discover carving and woodcraft from Midgard Magic, blacksmithing from Timeless Forge, and combat workshops with Battle Ready Academy. Enquire about a commission or workshop below.
Props, fittings and personal pieces developed around a story, use or historic influence.
Request a quoteCarved gifts and small-batch pieces designed to mark a season, team or special occasion.
Request a quoteStage combat workshops with Battle Ready Academy, exploring movement, performance and storytelling through action.
Book a workshopPractical, characterful equipment made for interpretation, events and hands-on use.
Enquire about your projectFrom our workshops & the field
Carved, forged and brought to life. Explore the work and gatherings of our three businesses.
Carving, bespoke woodcraft and personalised commissions, alongside moments from markets and events.
Hand-forged pieces, work at the anvil and the events where traditional blacksmithing comes to life.
Stage combat, workshops and performance — action and shared learning from the training floor to the field.
Performance & events. Select a photograph to view and zoom. Authentic class photographs will be added when supplied.
People, craft & community
Independent craftspeople and performers, sharing skills under one banner.
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Founder, Battle Ready Academy
Meet PaulApproved portrait to be supplied
Instructor, Battle Ready Academy
Meet the coachesPlaceholder · awaiting maker details
Maker names, roles, short introductions and approved portraits to be supplied.
From the people we work with
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Approved testimonial and named attribution to be supplied.
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Project, materials, maker and permission to share to be supplied.
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Confirmed appearance, date, attending business and approved photograph to be supplied.
Meet us in the field
Meet the collective at markets, demonstrations and living-history events. Planning an event? Tell us the date, place and the skills you’d like to bring along.
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Event name, date, location and attending business.
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