Blacksmithing - Level I

For anyone curious about blacksmithing, these introductory workshops teach participants how to squish, pinch, cut, bend and shape hot steel using a fire and simple hand tools. Learning how to heat and hammer steel provides a direct connection to objects we encounter every day.

We will show you how to heat and shape hot steel to create beautiful and functional objects.

Hooked
Blacksmithing: Level I

For anyone curious about blacksmithing, this one-day introductory workshop teaches participants how to squish, pinch, cut, bend and shape hot steel using a fire and simple hand tools. Learning how to heat and hammer steel provides a direct connection to objects we encounter every day but most likely do not know very much about: eating utensils, wrenches, screwdrivers, car parts, sign posts.
We will show you how to heat and shape hot steel to create beautiful objects.

Bottle Opener
Blacksmithing: Level 1

A 1-day course of fundamental forging techniques. Absolute beginners welcome, as well as those looking to continue learning.

Forged Leaves
Blacksmithing: Level 1

A 1-day course of fundamental forging techniques. Absolute beginners welcome, as well as those looking to continue learning.

Forge a Toasting Fork
Blacksmithing: Level 1

A 1-day course of fundamental forging techniques. Absolute beginners welcome, as well as those looking to continue learning.

Forged Candleholder
Blacksmithing + Coppersmithing: Level 1

A one day course where you learn the fundamentals of both blacksmithing and coppersmithing! Suitable for beginners or those with more experience looking to combine copper and steel.

Forge a Hammer
Blacksmithing: Level 2

An intermediate class where you will forge your own hammer. This course is 2 days long.

Axe Forging
Blacksmithing: Level 2

During this 3-day intermediate course you will learn every step for forging a small axe (hatchet) by hand. The axes will be made according to the World Axe Throwing League’s specifications for competitive throwing, and are also the perfect size for camping.

Open Forge
**Previous students only**

A full day of shop time to forge your own projects! There will not be any formal instruction during this class - students work on their own, experiment, or practice their forging techniques independently. Come make what you want!