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

Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
August 30 - August 31
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing
Instructor: Katie Coleman
Medium: Blacksmithing, Special Interest, Leather
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
August 23 - August 24
Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $224.00
Member Tuition: $201.60
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
August 05 - August 26
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing
Instructor: Katie Coleman
Medium: Blacksmithing, Special Interest, Leather
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
July 12 - July 13
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $65
Tuition: $168.00
Member Tuition: $151.20
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
August 14 - August 18
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+
July 08 - July 29
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 Workshop
Adult all levels
August 09 - August 10
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
July 19 - July 20
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
adult with experience
July 02 - July 30
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $270.00
Member Tuition: $243.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
August 06 - August 27
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
July 26 - July 27
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
adult with experience
August 23 - August 24
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
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Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Metals and Jewelry, Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
June 01
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
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Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
June 07 - June 08
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
April 22 - April 29
Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
May 06 - May 13
Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
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Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
April 26 - April 27
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
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Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
June 03 - June 24
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
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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