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: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
March 21
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $25
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Youth and Teen
open to teens 13+
March 03 - March 31
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
Youth and Teen
open to teens 13+
February 03 - February 24
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
Youth and Teen
open to teens 13+
January 06 - January 27
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
Adult all levels
February 07 - February 08
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
February 04 - February 25
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
Adult all levels
January 07 - January 28
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
open to all levels
January 10 - January 11
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
Adult all levels
March 28 - March 29
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
Adult all levels
March 04 - March 25
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
February 02
Monday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $75.00
Member Tuition: $67.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
January 12
Monday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $75.00
Member Tuition: $67.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
March 07 - March 08
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
January 03 - January 04
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
Adult all levels
February 20 - February 22
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: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
open to all levels
February 14
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
March 14 - March 15
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
open to all levels
February 15
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
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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