Welcome to the Institute
our brand new shop!
Student at work in the studio!
The Institute was founded with the idea in mind of offering short term, affordable classes to people who are interested in an introduction to the craft without having to invest in the tools and space necessary to pursue their interest.
The Institute will be moving to Waynesboro, VA this January. All classes starting in February will be held in this new facility.
There are other schools available, but many require short term residency on campus and time away from lives and jobs during the week. VIB offers weekend workshops to any who wish to travel to Waynesboro in the short term and week night classes to local patrons or those within an hour drive.
The Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing is located at 200 West Twelfth St, Waynesboro VA. From interstate 64 Eastbound, take the Hwy 340 North exit towards Waynesboro. Turn left at the bottom of the exit and go to the first light. Turn left onto 250/340 business. Stay straight at the next light, cross the river and turn left at the next light which is Arch
St. Go about 5 blocks and turn left at West Twelfth St. Drive up to the gate and the security guard can direct you from there.
From Interstate 64 Westbound, take the Afton exit at the top of the mountain. Turn left at the bottom of the exit onto 250 West. Come down the mountain into Waynesboro. Go through the first light which is 340. Stay straight at the next light, cross the river and turn left at the next light which is Arch St. Go about 5 blocks and turn left at West Twelfth St. Drive up to the gate and the security guard can direct you from there.
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