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 and Bladesmithing 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.
BLACKSMITHING

Current Blacksmithing Classes & Workshops

Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
adult with experience
November 20 - November 24
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $875.00
Member Tuition: $787.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
December 02 - December 23
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
November 04 - November 25
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
October 07 - October 28
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
September 09 - September 30
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
adult with experience
September 10 - October 01
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
adult with experience
December 03 - December 17
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
adult with experience
November 05 - November 26
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
October 08 - October 29
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
December 05 - December 07
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $525.00
Member Tuition: $472.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
October 04 - October 05
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
November 08 - November 09
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
September 04 - September 25
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult On Campus Workshop
open to all levels
September 25 - September 29
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $80
Tuition: $875.00
Member Tuition: $787.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Campus
open to all levels
October 18 - October 19
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
October 25 - October 26
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 01 - November 02
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
October 11 - October 12
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
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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