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Youth Paired Blacksmithing 101 - May 18th & May 25th

$300

with Chris Branuelas

Calendar May 18, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Ages: 10 - 17

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2 day course)

May 18th & May 25th

Fee covers two students

Instructors Chris Branuelas and Guy Carpino

Minimum age of 10 years old and accompanied student must be over 18 $300.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, for youth and accompanying adult. Fee of $10/each for insurance must be purchased in check out if one or both students are not AGSEM members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.

Blacksmithing 101-Thursdays July 3 & July 10

$150

with Dave Catchpole

Calendar Jul 3, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 2 weeks

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course)

July 3rd & July 10th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, $10 additional insurance fee will also be required for non-AGSEM-members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.
  • Registration does NOT include AGSEM membership or guild fees. In order to attend Open Forge, membership and guild fees must be paid.
  • Please wear your student ID while on the premises, IDs will be given to you at your first class.
  • Please park in the main lot and walk to the blacksmithing barn.

Youth Paired Blacksmithing 101 - Aug 24th & Aug 31st

$300

with Chris Branuelas

Calendar Aug 24, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Ages: 10 - 17

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2 day course)

August 24th & August 31st

Fee covers two students

Instructors Chris Branuelas and Guy Carpino

Minimum age of 10 years old and accompanied student must be over 18 $300.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, for youth and accompanying adult. Fee of $10/each for insurance must be purchased in check out if one or both students are not AGSEM members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.

Blacksmithing 101-Thursdays Sept 4th - Sept 11th

$150

with Dave Catchpole

Calendar Sep 4, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 2 weeks

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course)

September 4th & September 11th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, $10 additional insurance fee will also be required for non-AGSEM-members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.
  • Registration does NOT include AGSEM membership or guild fees. In order to attend Open Forge, membership and guild fees must be paid.
  • Please wear your student ID while on the premises, IDs will be given to you at your first class.
  • Please park in the main lot and walk to the blacksmithing barn.

Blacksmithing 101 - Sunday Sept 14th & Oct 12th

$150

with Bohdi Lawes

Calendar Sep 14, 2025 at 9 am

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

September 14th and October 12th

Instructor Bohdi Lawes

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, $10 additional insurance fee will also be required for non-AGSEM-members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.
  • Registration does NOT include AGSEM membership or guild fees. In order to attend Open Forge, membership and guild fees must be paid.
  • Please wear your student ID while on the premises, IDs will be given to you at your first class.
  • Please park in the main lot and walk to the blacksmithing barn.

Youth Paired Blacksmithing 101 - Oct 19th & Oct 26th

$300

with Chris Branuelas

Calendar Oct 19, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Ages: 10 - 17

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2 day course)

October 19th & October 26th

Fee covers two students

Instructors Chris Branuelas and Guy Carpino

Minimum age of 10 years old and accompanied student must be over 18 $300.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, for youth and accompanying adult. Fee of $10/each for insurance must be purchased in check out if one or both students are not AGSEM members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.

Blacksmithing 101-Thursdays Nov 6th & Nov 13th

$150

with Dave Catchpole

Calendar Nov 6, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 2 weeks

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course)

November 6th & November 13th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, $10 additional insurance fee will also be required for non-AGSEM-members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.
  • Registration does NOT include AGSEM membership or guild fees. In order to attend Open Forge, membership and guild fees must be paid.
  • Please wear your student ID while on the premises, IDs will be given to you at your first class.
  • Please park in the main lot and walk to the blacksmithing barn.

Blacksmithing 101 - Sunday Nov 9th & Dec 14th

$150

with Bohdi Lawes

Calendar Nov 9, 2025 at 9 am

INTRODUCTORY BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

November 9th and December 14th

Instructor Bohdi Lawes

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for projects, $10 additional insurance fee will also be required for non-AGSEM-members.

Learn to light and work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use hammers and other tools to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student:teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.  Please read all requirements before signing up:

  • Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
  • Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes. No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
  • Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
  • Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds Hammer Styles Click Here for Hammer Example. Do not bring a claw hammer.There are no refunds for no shows.
  • Registration does NOT include AGSEM membership or guild fees. In order to attend Open Forge, membership and guild fees must be paid.
  • Please wear your student ID while on the premises, IDs will be given to you at your first class.
  • Please park in the main lot and walk to the blacksmithing barn.




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