Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session A
This workshop will cover the basics of forging, grinding, heat treating, and sharpening of a small utility knife. The instructor will discuss fit and finish, overall knife design, how to sharpen and care for knives, and how to begin making knives on your own. Students should expect to forge several blades over the weekend, and […]
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session B
This workshop will cover the basics of forging, grinding, heat treating, and sharpening of a small utility knife. The instructor will discuss fit and finish, overall knife design, how to sharpen and care for knives, and how to begin making knives on your own. Students should expect to forge several blades over the weekend, and […]
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session A
Come learn the basics of forging steel. Geared towards the absolute beginner, this workshop is designed to be educational and enjoyable for everyone. Learn techniques to build confidence in the forge under the guidance of experienced instructors. Students will shape and forge hot steel using a hammer and an anvil to complete a variety of […]
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session B
Come learn the basics of forging steel. Geared towards the absolute beginner, this workshop is designed to be educational and enjoyable for everyone. Learn techniques to build confidence in the forge under the guidance of experienced instructors. Students will shape and forge hot steel using a hammer and an anvil to complete a variety of […]
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session C
Come learn the basics of forging steel. Geared towards the absolute beginner, this workshop is designed to be educational and enjoyable for everyone. Learn techniques to build confidence in the forge under the guidance of experienced instructors. Students will shape and forge hot steel using a hammer and an anvil to complete a variety of […]
Making A Tomahawk Workshop
Students will forge a tomahawk using the slit and drift method. The instructor will also demonstrate the wrap and weld method and explain the variations. Blacksmithing topics covered will include forming the shape of the head, drifting the eye, fitting a handle, grinding and polishing the bit, heat treating, and sharpening. Students will need safety […]
Forging Skulls & Faces Workshop
Students will make punches and chisels and then create iron skulls and faces with their newly formed tools. Students will need safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt and/or jacket, and closed-toed boots or leather shoes. Our forge is an outdoor […]
Forging Hearts & Roses Workshop
Forge iron roses for someone special or to incorporate into your own projects. Roses are iconic forms in forged iron wares and architectural metalwork, as well as standalone sculptures. Individual interpretations are encouraged. Sheet metal forming, riveting, symmetrical bending, and slitting are just some of the techniques we will use in class. Students will need […]
Forging a Marlinspike Workshop
The marlinspike stands the test of time as a trusted mariner’s ropework instrument. This one day workshop focuses on the techniques used to forge your own tapered tool from iron. Students will need safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, leather work (fireplace) gloves, and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt and/or jacket, and closed-toed […]
Fireplace Tools Workshop: Session A
This class will cover the making of a set of fire place tools (poker, brush, ash shovel). Students will learn the basics of blacksmithing, including tapering (drawing out), forge welding, bending, riveting and setting down. Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt […]
