Introductory Blacksmithing Classes
Learn to light and work with a coal forge to heat metal and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will work on three projects including their first pair of blacksmith tongs. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn.
Please read all requirements before signing up:
- Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
- You will be responsible for your own safety equipment (eye protection, ear protection, protective natural fiber clothing and closed toe shoes.
- You must also bring your own class tools: a sledge type hammer with a metal head and wooden handle (2lbs or less) and leather apron.
- Participants must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Natural fiber clothing only. No shorts.
- Participants must bring and wear comfortable eye protection and a 24-40 oz. wood-handled hammer (ball peen or the Craftsman/Vaughn blacksmith hammer - NO claw hammers!)
- Hearing protection, a leather apron, and drinking water are recommended.
- There are no refunds for no shows.
Blacksmithing 101
- Must be 18
- $150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel fees for all three projects.
- Museum Membership and Blacksmithing Guild fee required (available to purchase on class registration form).
Saturday Sessions - 9am to 3pm
Sunday Sessions - 9am to 3pm
Instructors - Andrew Albert & Bodhi Lawes
Thursday Night Sessions - 4pm to 8:30pm
Youth Paired Blacksmithing
- Minimum age of 10 years old and accompanied student must be over 18
- $300.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel fees for all three projects for youth and accompanying adult.
- Museum Membership and Blacksmithing Guild fee required (available to purchase on class registration form).
Youth Paired Sunday Sessions- 9 am to 3 pm
Instructors - Chris Branuelas & Guy Carpino