INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Saturdays)

March 22nd and April 26th

Instructor Richard Willis

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.
• 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 and other blacksmithing classes, museum membership must be current.
• 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.

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

May 1st and May 8th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

May 11th and June 8th

Instructor Catherine Wuertz

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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:

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Saturdays)

May 24th and June 28th

Instructor Richard Willis

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.
• 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 and other blacksmithing classes, museum membership must be current.
• 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.

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

July 3rd and 10th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

July 13th and August 10th

Instructor Catherine Wuertz

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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:

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Saturdays)

July 26th & August 23rd

Instructor Richard Willis

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.
• 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 and other blacksmithing classes, museum membership must be current.
• 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.

INTRODUCTORY ADULT BLACKSMITHING CLASS (2-day course - Sundays)

September 4th and 11th

Instructor Dave Catchpole

Must be at least 18

$150.00 - includes Blacksmithing 101 instruction time, coal and steel for two projects.

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.