Blacksmithing is a heritage skill that has existed for millennia, and now it's your chance to learn it!

Use a viking style 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 Viking style knife with twisted handle
a cloak pin, neat or rough worked (rough pin shown here)
a meat pick (the predecessor of the table fork)
and a simple bracelet

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!

Viking Blacksmith will be held Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm.