Unleash your inner artisan and discover the ancient craft of blacksmithing during our one-day Blacksmith Basics workshop! This hands-on experience is for those eager to explore forging fundamentals or brush up on their skills. Participants will leave with completed projects for their home and to show off to friends and family.

No previous metalworking experience is necessary—all you need is a willingness to learn and a curiosity for working with metal.

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the craft of blacksmithing. This workshop centers on core blacksmithing techniques. Participants will start with fire maintenance and quickly start manipulating hot metal – through tapering, upsetting, slitting, and drifting. Take home and show off your creations; your loved ones will be impressed with your new forging skills!

No previous metalworking experience is necessary—all you need is a willingness to learn and a curiosity for working with metal.

In this workshop, participants will explore candle holder styles, drawing inspiration from traditional and modern designs. This one-day course is an excellent introduction (or refresher) to the tools and techniques of blacksmithing. Be ready to light up the night with your hand-hammered candle holders.

No prior experience is necessary— this workshop is perfect for beginners with a passion for craftsmanship and a desire to explore the timeless art of blacksmithing.

If you want to hammer on hot metal, a forge is required. In this workshop, you will assemble a solid fuel forge ready for fire when you get home. This workshop is ideal for aspiring blacksmiths, DIY enthusiasts, and metalworking hobbyists looking to take their craft to the next level.

No previous experience is necessary to participate in this workshop.

Tongs are essential to a blacksmith’s shop — there is always room for one more pair! This immersive one-day workshop will explore the significance of blacksmith tongs and cover the purposes of various designs. Participants will practice each step to make two fundamental types of tongs- the flat jaw and bolt tongs.

This is an intermediate-level workshop: we ask that participants have a hands-on understanding of the fundamental tools and techniques of blacksmithing before they register.