Advanced Blacksmithing Classes 



Successful Completion of Blacksmithing 101 is the prerequisite for Vista Forge CBA Level 1 Classes. 


Level 1, 2, 3 & Open Forge - $20 coal fee. May be paid cash at the door or purchased in the museum gift shop. 


Level 1 

Both Saturday and Sunday of the first full weekend of the month 9am-3pm (come for one or both days). 

Fourth Thursday of EVERY month from 4pm-8:30pm.

  • Level 1 is a series of 12 projects that guide you through 15 different skills.
  • Some of the skills include scrolling, tapering, forge-welding and heat treating.
  • Must have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired Blacksmithing satisfactorily and secured instructor's recommendation to be eligible.
  • Required textbook is available at the Welcome Center (Museum Gift Shop/Office).
  • Fee: $20 - Pay cash at the door or pre-purchase vouchers at the Welcome Center.

Level 2 

Second Saturday of the month 9am-3pm in the Big Barn. 


Level 3 

Second Saturday of the month 9am-3pm in the Metals Arts Building. 


Open Forge 

Available to current museum members who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired. Available any day that a class is held at the forge. Check in with an instructor upon arrival. 


Contact agsemeducation@gmail.com with any questions.





2023 Blacksmithing Level 1 Schedule



Saturday Level 1 Classes 9am-3pm - First Saturday of the month

  • June 3rd Leaf Key Ring

  • July 1st 3-Corner Trivet

  • August 5th Butterfly Hinge

  • September 2nd Folding Campfire Trivet

  • October 7th Door Pull

  • November 4th Fire Poker with Heart Handle

  • December 2nd Heart Wall Hook


Sunday Level 1 Classes 9am-3pm - Day after first Saturday of the month

  • June 4th Door Pull

  • July 2nd Hot Cut Chisels

  • August 6th Heart Shaped Trivet

  • September 3rd Spring Fuller

  • October 8th Letter Opener

  • November 5th Anvil Hold-Down Tool

  • December 3rd Leaf Key Ring


Thursday Level 1 Classes 4pm-8:30pm - Fourth Thursday of the month

  • May 25th Door Pull

  • June 22nd Fire Poker with Heart Handle

  • July 27th Heart Wall Hook

  • August 24th Hot Cut Chisels

  • September 28th Heart Shaped Trivet

  • October 26th Spring Fuller

  • November NO CLASS

  • December NO CLASS