Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing

ABS: Introduction to Bladesmithing with Scott McGhee January 3 - 14, 2022 (M-Th, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch)* Friday 8am-12pm. The Virginia  ... more ›

Learn to forge a knife in this two day, blacksmithing centered, knife making class! The first day, you will start on the forge and anvil where you'll  ... more ›

This hobby welding course will cover the basics of MIG welding. You will make a welder cart and gun holder. Add on the complete welder kit and leave ... more ›

Great for use at the grill, campsite, or even in the kitchen. A complete set of tools to cook with, make your own steak flipper, coal rake,  ... more ›

  November 8 - 11, 2021: Blacksmithing: Kitchen Cleaver Knife Class This is a during the week evening class for beginning knife makers. No  ... more ›

This course will cover forge welding, hardening and tempering.  A stock wooden handle will be provided so students can leave with a complete tool ... more ›

Scott McGhee of Guinea Hog Forge, our own ABS Master Smith, will be teaching this intermediate level knifemaking workshop. This is not an ABS  ... more ›

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 ›

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 ›