Blacksmithing Classes & Workshops

The Blacksmithing Forge at GAC

Guilford Art Center operates a fully-equipped forge where students take classes and workshops in blacksmithing, swordsmithing, bladesmithing and metalworking. It is one of the largest working/teaching forges in the Northeast that is open to students of all levels and abilities.

Blacksmithing for All Levels

Our award-winning instructors are highly regarded in their fields, offering expertise across the metal arts. Classes range from the functional items, including knives, blades, cooking utensils, to sculptural, including jewelry and other decorative iron objects. We cater to absolute beginners, experienced students and hobbyists, as well as accomplished artisans. Introductory sessions run multiple times throughout each semester; most workshops are 1-2 days, while some extend to 3 or 4. Classes typically run for 4-6 weeks. Additionally, we offer classes just for teens who are looking to experience this special art form with friends and peers. Private instruction is also available. Planning to take a class? You’ll need to make sure you wear the following items: safety glasses, leather work gloves, jeans and non-flammable cotton shirts and boots or leather shoes.

Current Blacksmithing Classes & Workshops

ABANA Certification Level 1: Part 1 Adult Workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
January 18 - January 19
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session A Adult Class
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
January 08 - January 29
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Making A Tomahawk Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
January 11 - January 12
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
March 06 - March 27
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session B Adult Class
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
February 05 - February 26
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session B Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
March 22 - March 23
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session A Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
January 04 - January 05
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Garden Tools Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
March 08 - March 09
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Forging Your Own Hammer Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
March 15 - March 16
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Forging Skulls & Faces Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
February 01 - February 02
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Forging Cooking Utensils:Spoons
Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Metals and Jewelry, Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
February 22 - February 23
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Forging A Hunting Utility Knife Adult Class
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
February 06 - February 27
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
ABANA Certification Level 1: Part 2 Adult Workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
March 29 - March 30
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session C Adult Class
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
March 05 - March 26
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session A Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
January 07 - January 28
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session B Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
February 04 - February 25
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session C Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
March 04 - March 25
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
The Art Of Orishigane Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Matt Venier
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
adult with experience
February 28 - March 02
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $770.00
Member Tuition: $693.00
Available

Our Location

Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77) in Guilford, CT, along the Connecticut shoreline.  

Our campus is conveniently located off I-95, exit 58, approximately 15 minutes north of New Haven and only minutes away from the historic Guilford Green.

Look for our sign directly across from the Guilford Police Station; follow the long entranceway to back to our colorful school, shop and gallery buildings.

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