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

118976-the-war-hammer-workshop
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
118959-teen-blacksmithing-session-c
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
118958-teen-blacksmithing-session-b
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
May 06 - May 27
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
118957-teen-blacksmithing-session-a
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
April 08 - April 29
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
118969-making-a-tomahawk-workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
April 12 - April 13
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
118964-introduction-to-blacksmithing-session-c
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
May 17 - May 18
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
118963-introduction-to-blacksmithing-session-b
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
April 30 - May 21
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
118962-introduction-to-blacksmithing-session-a
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
April 02 - April 23
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
118978-intro-to-the-hand-forged-blade-workshop-session-b
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
June 28 - June 29
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
118977-intro-to-the-hand-forged-blade-workshop-session-a
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
May 03 - May 04
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
118967-forging-skulls-faces-workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
April 05 - April 06
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
118979-forging-hearts-roses-workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Campus
open to all levels
May 10
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
118970-forging-a-marlinspike-workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
April 19
Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $175.00
Member Tuition: $157.50
Available
118980-fireplace-tools-workshop-session-a
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
May 24 - May 25
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
118983-abana-certification-level-2-part-1
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
June 14 - June 15
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
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
The War Hammer Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
February 15 - February 16
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
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

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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