Blacksmith Half-Day Class
Blacksmith Half-Day Class
Make stuff !!!
Blacksmithing is a heritage skill that has existed for millennia, and now it's your chance to learn it!
Use an old fashioned forge on the ground and create something really special from steel. No propane. No power tools. No experience required. We'll show you all of our tricks and tips to set up your own forge and start working.
The subjects of this class include:
• Forge safety
• Building your own forge
• Sourcing abundant local fuels and their suitability to different tasks
• Hammer techniques (you won't believe all you can do with just a hammer!)
• Sourcing safe metal (some scrap metal gives off deadly fumes)
• Working steel into useful and interesting items like:
a simple knife with integrated steel handle
a cloak pin, neat or rough worked (rough pin shown here)
and a very handy cooking hook
Hearing protection, leather work gloves and eye protection will be provided. Please wear closed toe footwear, preferably leather hiking boots or work boots. And wear only natural fiber clothing. Cotton, leather, linen, hemp and wool are great choices. Don't wear synthetic clothing, as it can catch fire from sparks. Be ready to get dirty, tired, sweaty, and have a great time.
Space is limited to 8 students per course, so claim your spot now!
Blacksmith Half-Day will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
POLICIES FOR ALL CLASSES
NO REFUND POLICY - We have a strict no refund policy for all purchases. Please make sure you are available for the event date and you are certain of your intent before you purchase. If you are purchasing with someone else’s credit card (like a work credit card or family member’s card), make sure you are authorized for the purchase. Again, we will not refund any purchases.
TRANSFER POLICY - We do allow a one-time-only transfer for each event purchase. In the event that you cannot attend the event you purchased, you’ll have ONE CHANCE to transfer to an equal value event - if you notify us at least 24 hours before the event starts. Notification can be made by email, text or phone call (our phone number provided upon enrollment) and must be confirmed by event staff to be valid for transfer. If you contact us with fewer than 24 hours before the event starts or you do not show up for the event, you are not eligible to transfer the purchase to a different event.
COURTESY POLICY - Please be courteous to your event runners and fellow guests. Arrive 20 minutes before the event starts so you do not interrupt the introduction. If you are not coming - contact us. Don’t join the trend of “no show - no notification” people.
FORCE MAJEURE POLICY - Remember the COVID lockdowns in 2020? In the event of restrictions imposed by governmental agencies which prohibit people gathering for the event (including, but not limited to lockdowns and other travel restrictions), you will be notified that the event is postponed. We will not be able to refund the purchase, but we will gladly work with you to move you into a future event once the situation allows.