Viking were not just warriors; they were traders too. Learn to use the hammer and anvil to make things of beauty. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). Long sleeve natural fabric shirt is recommended as bare arms can get stung […]
Be ready for the boar hunt this fall Lunch is included as part of this class. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). Long sleeve natural fabric shirt is recommended as bare arms can get stung by scale on occasion. Other […]
Be ready for Bowlegs! Forge your own cutlass. This is a 3-DAYS LONG class and not for the faint of heart. Prior blacksmith experience is required if you want to finish this project. Highly recommend you take our Viking Knife class before this one. You will be using a power hammer. Bring your own lunch, […]
Maybe a little early for Halloween, or maybe not. Iron work is not just about knives, sometimes a delicate touch is required and making jewelry is appreciated, even if it can be a little dark. If time permits, we may make some other types of jewelry. This one day class starts with a healthy dose […]
This one day class starts with a healthy dose of blacksmithing safety and then progresses into hammer control exercises where you make several nails and then a hook. You will learn drawing out, hot punching, hardening, quenching, tapers, bending and finishing. Lunch is included in the class price. For any class you must wear natural […]
Making the tools for your toolbox. This class supports the ABANA level 1 curriculum. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). Long sleeve natural fabric shirt is recommended as bare arms can get stung by scale on occasion. Other required safety […]
Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect a demonstration on forging using Journeyman standards to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. Dress appropriately - solid closed toed shoes (no crocks), cotton or other natural […]
Try your hand at forging a Viking era bracelet in steel, and if there is time in copper. We offer different classes every week and try to rotate between houseware, hardware, tools and weapons. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). […]
Part of our series on making hardware for a Viking era chest. Forge welding is often referred to as "the black art" of Blacksmithing, but you can learn how to join iron/steel consistently in this ADVANCED class. In this class will teach you how to forge weld while making three chain links using scarf welds. […]
