Single Day Primitive Forging Class

Join us in this beginning level primitive blacksmithing class and learn the fundamentals of forging steel using primitive Iron Age technology.  Hand forge your own Viking style feasting knife, Colonial iron spoon or Medieval two-pronged fork.

Students may choose to forge one or more projects (spoon, knife, fork) given the time limitations. 

In this workshop, you will:

• Manage a primitive charcoal pit forge and simple blacksmithing tools
• Practice a variety of fundamental blacksmithing techniques
• Understand the basics of steel metallurgy
• Choose to forge one of three projects (Medieval feasting knife, iron spoon, two pronged fork)
• Finish iron eating utensils for safety, comfort, and durability

*Children 12 and under may share a project with a paying adult at a reduced price. **Feasting knives are forged from low carbon steel and are not hardened ***Beginning level students can expect to finish one item by the end of class

Ancient Metalsmith

Learn the ancient art of metalsmithing as a creative partnership with Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Subjects include bladesmithing, blacksmithing, coppersmithing, and forge building.

Coppersmithing

Learn the ancient art of redsmithing and forge copper into accessories for both beauty and utility.

Bladesmithing I

This is our introductory class to Primitive Bladesmithing. Students learn the foundation of hand forging blades by making small whittling knife.