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

Paring Knives Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
October 05 - October 06
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $35
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session A Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
September 21 - September 22
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing Workshop: Session B Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 06 - November 27
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing Workshop: Session A Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
September 04 - September 25
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Fireplace Tools Workshop: Session B Adult Workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 23 - November 24
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Forging Your Own Hammer Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
September 28 - September 29
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session B Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 30 - December 01
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Introduction To Blacksmithing Workshop: Session C Adult Workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
December 07 - December 08
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Fireplace Tools Workshop: Session A Adult Workshop
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
September 14 - September 15
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Making A Tomahawk Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 09 - November 10
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Open Forge Adult Class
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Class
adult with experience
October 09 - October 30
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $270.00
Member Tuition: $243.00
Available
Spoons
Instructor: Marsha Trattner
Medium: Blacksmithing, Metals
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
October 12 - October 13
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $45
Tuition: $385.00
Member Tuition: $346.50
Available
The War Hammer Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
September 07 - September 08
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $60
Tuition: $350.00
Member Tuition: $315.00
Available
Sailor's Knife Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 05 - November 26
Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $50
Tuition: $300.00
Member Tuition: $270.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session B Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
October 01 - October 22
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session A Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
September 03 - September 24
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Teen Blacksmithing: Session D Teen
Instructor: Greg AmEnde
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
November 26 - December 17
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
The Bowie Knife Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Medium: Blacksmithing
Adult Workshop
adult with experience
November 14 - November 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

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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