Artisan Blacksmithing Classes.
Learn a craft that leaves a legacy.
Steel. It’s crazy strong, and it’s the foundation of buildings, bridges, and industries. At Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing, we use that same unyielding strength and make it pliable to create works of art that leave a legacy.
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Order Gift Cards HereSpark your creativity and make a living doing it. Or learn a specific skill in a weekend. The Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing caters to both levels of interest.
Thinking about a career in Artisan Blacksmithing?
Artisan blacksmithing lets you work with your hands and create unique pieces that
cannot be replicated by machine. (Besides, there’s no fun in that anyway!)
You might be a blacksmith-in-training if you like:
- Working with your hands
- Getting hot and sweaty
- Solving problems
- Working independently
- Putting ideas into practice
- Using Math and science
Artisan blacksmithing is a humbling craft. It’s hard work and a lot of fun, but it takes time and patience to learn this valuable skill.
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A multi-disciplinary approach to the business of blacksmithing.
At Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing, we don’t just teach you to be an artisan blacksmith. We also teach you blacksmithing business fundamentals
What Makes Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing Different
State Certified
The only blacksmithing trade school that’s state certified through the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Artistic Blacksmithing
We’re the only blacksmithing trade school offering a yearlong certification course.
Varying Schedule
We offer weekend classes and classes of varying lengths (typically 2 days to 2 weeks) for those interested in learning a specific skill. See class schedule here.
World Class Instructors
World-class guest instructors including internationally known instructors who teach intensive workshops. See instructor list here.
Master Artist
Owner and instructor, Dale Morse, was designated a Master Artist by the Artisan Center of Virginia. Dale is also credentialed by the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America to teach their national curriculum on all three levels. He is one of the few in the US to do so. Learn more about Dale here.
Professional Techniques
Learn the techniques you’ll use professionally to make the decisions of what works well for your clients, their budget, time frame, and your skill set.
“There is really something cathartic about taking such an unyielding material and bending it to your will,
literally. It also feeds my creative needs.” Dale Morse
Enjoy a creative, artistic path that allows you to make a unique living!