Welcome to the Institute
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The Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing (VIB) was founded to offer short term, affordable classes, providing students experience in blacksmithing without the need for investment in space, materials and tools.
Existing craft schools require short-term residency on campus, requiring time away from work and home. VIB offers an alternative: weekend workshops to accommodate busy schedules.
VIB is located at:
200 West Twelfth St.
Waynesboro, VA 22980
434-960-9718
Open Shop—Day Change
Open Shop hours are from 6 PM to 9 PM every Tuesday.
Cost is $10/hour for unlimited access to shop tools and equipment. Materials for general work are included. Major projects may incur a materials cost. Projects cannot be stored at the Institute during construction.
Space is limited so please call ahead. We hope to see you at the Institute on Tuesday nights in the near future.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Beginner Version 1 or 2 or previous blacksmithing experience.
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