Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing

ABS: Introduction to Bladesmithing with Scott McGhee June 19 -30, 2023 (M-Th, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch)* Friday 8am-12pm. The Virginia  ... more ›

Make a spear head. This is a beginning level course suitable for the novice and up. There will be a lot of hot forge work in this class. Also covered ... more ›

February 13 - 16, 2023: Blacksmithing: German Style Chef/Butcher Knife This is a during the week evening class for beginning knife makers. No  ... more ›

ABANA National Curriculum Training for Level I The National Curriculum is limited in its scope and deals only with developing a blacksmith’s  ... 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 ›

ABANA National Curriculum Training for Level IIA and IIB The National Curriculum is limited in its scope and deals only with developing a  ... more ›

This is a great Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing. You will make a simple Ivy leaf to a more complex acanthus leaf, plus simple split pineapple  ... 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 ›