ABS Intro to Bladesmithing
June 21 - July 2, 2021
ABS: Introduction to Bladesmithing
with Scott McGhee
June 21 - July 2, 2021 (M-Th, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch)* Friday 8am-12pm.
The Virginia ... more ›

Throwing Knife and Tomahawk class
March 13 - 14, 2021
Like darts, but far, far more serious. Make a set of two regulation throwing knives and two throwing tomahawks. Get instruction on throwing practices ... more ›

Blacksmith's Knife - Kitchen / Chef
March 20 - 21, 2021
Learn to forge a knife in this two day, blacksmithing centered, knife making class! The first day, you will start on the forge ... more ›

Floral Forms - Rose & Iris
March 27 - 28, 2021
Explore floral forms in steel. There will be a rose and, if time permits, an iris. Simple stems will be attached to the flowers to allow you to ... more ›

Beginning Welding - Layout Table
March 27 - 28, 2021
This hobby welding course will cover the basics of MIG welding. You will make layout and cutting table on castors. Add on the complete welder kit ... more ›

Make a Hatchet
April 10-11, 2021
This course will cover forge welding, lamination, mechanical joining, and tool making. A handle will be provided so students can leave with a ... more ›

Scandinavian Style Stick Tang Knife
April 12 - 15, 2021
April 12 - 15, 2021: Blacksmithing: Scandinavian Style Stick Tang Knife
This is a during the week evening class for beginning knife makers. No ... more ›

Gift Certificates
Give the gift of an experience! Certificates are good for one year from date of purchase. We will email you the certificate after purchase for ... more ›

Welding at VIB
Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing is proud to announce that we are bring hobby welding back!
Welding Cart: The first project is to build a welding ... more ›
