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
Adult all levels
April 01 - April 22
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
Youth and Teen
Teen 13+
April 07 - April 28
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
April 10 - April 12
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $525.00
Member Tuition: $472.50
Available
Blacksmithing
Instructor: Katie Coleman
Medium: Blacksmithing, Leather, Special Interest
Adult
adult with experience
April 11 - April 12
Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $65
Tuition: $224.00
Member Tuition: $201.60
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
April 18 - April 19
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
April 25
Monday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $175.00
Member Tuition: $157.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
April 26
Monday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $175.00
Member Tuition: $157.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
April 29 - May 20
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Anna Koplik
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
May 02 - May 03
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Youth and Teen
Teen 13+
May 05 - May 26
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
May 08
Monday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $75.00
Member Tuition: $67.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
Adult all levels
May 09 - May 10
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult
open to all levels
May 16 - May 17
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
May 27 - June 24
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
Youth and Teen
Teen 13+
June 02 - June 23
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing
Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Blacksmithing, Metals and Jewelry
Adult
Adult all levels
June 06 - June 07
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $40
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Youth and Teen
Teen 13+
July 20 - July 24
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $250.00
Member Tuition: $225.00
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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