Call 434-960-9718 before dropping by. We are typically out running errands and taking care of business during the week therefore we don’t have standard office hours outside of our scheduled classes and lab times.
Prices are listed on each individual course page.
- Artistic Blacksmithing two-day classes are $269 per student for the weekend (both days, 9am-4pm)
- Blacksmith’s Knife classes are $369 per student for the weekend (both days, 8am-4pm)
- Hatchet & Throwing Knife classes are $269 per student for the weekend (both days, 9am-4pm)
- Certificate of Artistic Blacksmithing classes are $525 per month
- Two week ABS (American Bladesmith Society) Intro to Knifemaking courses are $1499
- Five day Clay Spencer Tire Hammer building classes are $3200
- Special workshops are priced individually. See the specific class page for more information.
- Class cancellation, refund and transfer policy is at this link.
We welcome students 10 years old and up for blacksmithing. Students must be 18 and up for bladesmithing classes. We suggest that the young smiths (<12 years old) either have a helper for a class like Hatchet or sign up for a different course.
Blacksmithing can be physically arduous. We would like YOU to make the decision for yourself but also would like you to have reasonable expectations.
Don’t see what you are looking for? Have a group? Looking for a unique Bachelor or Bachelorette party idea? Looking for a field trip for middle school or high school students? Contact us for Custom Blacksmithing Class availability!
August 2023
26 – 27 Grilling Tools26 – 27 Welding: Welding Cart
September 2023
2 – 3 BSMTH 101
9 – 10 Throwing Knives and Tomahawks
11 ABANA National Curriculum Training All Levels
11 – 14 Make a Warhammer (Sign up through the main page under Blacksmithing Classes)
16 – 17 Blacksmith’s Knife: Hunter/Utility
23 – 24 Floral Forms
23 – 24 Welding: Layout Table
30 – Oct. 5 Collaborative Sculpture with Fred Crist
October 2023
7- 8 BSMTH 102
14 – 15 Build a Hatchet
16 ABANA National Curriculum Training All Levels
16 – 19 German Style Butcher Knife Evening Class
21 – 22 Blacksmith’s Knife: Chef/Kitchen
28 – 29 Fall Leaves
28 – 29 Welding: Welding Cart
November 2023
4 – 5 BSMTH 103
11 – 16 Intermediate Knifemaking: Handles and Guards
18 – 19 Power Hammer Tools with Allan Kress
18 – 19 Welding: Layout Table
20 ABANA National Curriculum Training All Levels
27 – 30 Seax Style Knife Evening Class
December 2023
2 – 4 BSMTH 104
9 – 10 Build a Hatchet
11 ABANA National Curriculum Training All Levels
11 – 14 Scandinavian Style Stick Tang Evening Knife Class
16 – 17 Blacksmith’s Knife: Chopper
16 -17 Welding: Welding Cart
The following class schedule for 2024 is a list only. The line items here are not linked to class pages. Please return to the landing page and select the category of class that you want and you will find your class and sign-up page there. This list is intended to be a quick reference for available classes only.
January 2024
6 – 7 BSMTH 10513 – 14 Private Class
15 – 26 ABS Intro to Knifemaking with Scott McGhee
20-21 Pattern Welded “Damascus” Steel
27 – 28 Build a Warhammer
27 – 28 Beginning Welding: Layout Table Project
February 2024
3 – 4 BSMTH 106
10 – 11 Build a Spear
12 National Curriculum: All Levels
17 – 18 Private Class
24 – 25 Leaves, Twists, and Other Embellishments
24 – 25 Beginning Welding: Firepit Project
March 2024
2 – 3 BSMTH 107
9 – 10 Throwing Knives and Tomahawks
11 National Curriculum All Levels
16 – 17 Blacksmith’s Knife: Hunter/Utility
23 – 24 Grilling Tools
30 – 31 Floral Forms
30 – 31 Beginning Welding: Welding Cart Project
April 2024
6 – 7 BSMTH 108
13 – 14 Build a Hatchet
15 National Curriculum All Levels
20 – 21 Bird and Trout Knife
22 – 26 Repousse and Chasing with Douglas Pryor
27- 28 Nails, Hinges, Hasps, and Handles
27 – 28 Beginning Welding: Layout Table Project
May 2024
4 – 5 BSMTH 109
11 – 12 Throwing Knives and Tomahawks
13 National Curriculum: All Levels
18 – 19 Blacksmith’s Knife: Chopper
18 – 19 Beginning Welding: Firepit Project
20 – 24 Ellen Durkan: Forged Fashion
25 – 26 Campfire Cookset
June 2024
1-2 BSMTH 110
8 – 9 Build a Warhammer
17 – 28 ABS Intro to Knifemaking with Scott McGhee
29 – 30 Blacksmith’s Knife: Hunter/Utility
29 – 30 Beginning Welding: Welding Cart Project
July 2024
6 – 7 BSMTH 111
13 – 17 Clay Spencer Tire Hammer with Allan Kress
20 – 24 Clay Spencer Tire Hammer with Allan Kress Second Class
27 – 28 Build a Hatchet
27-28 Beginning Welding: Layout Table Project
August 2024
3 – 4 BSMTH 112
10 – 11 Blacksmith’s Knife: Kitchen/Chef
12 National Curriculum All Levels
17 – 18 Throwing Knives and Tomahawks
24 – 25 Grilling Tools
31 – Sept. 1 Pattern Welded “Damascus” Steel
31 – Sept. 1 Beginning Welding: Firepit Project
September 2024
7 – 8 BSMTH 101
14 – 15 Build a Warhammer
16 National Curriculum All Levels
21 – 22 Blacksmith’s Knife: Chopper
28 – 29 Floral Forms
28 – 29 Beginning Welding: Welding Cart Project
October 2024
5 – 6 BSMTH 102
12 – 13 Build a Hatchet
14 National Curriculum All Levels
19 – 18 Blacksmith’s Knife: Hunter/Utility
26 – 27 Fall Leaves
26 – 27 Beginning Welding: Layout Table Project
November 2024
2 – 3 BSMTH 103
9 – 14 Handles and Guards: Intermediate Knifemaking with Scott McGhee
16 – 17 Power Hammer Tools and Techniques with Allan Kress
23 – 24 Throwing Knives and Tomahawks
23 – 24 Beginning Welding: Firepit Project
December 2024
7 – 8 BSMTH 104
14 – 15 Build a Warhammer
16 National Curriculum All Levels
21 – 22 Blacksmith’s Knife: Kitchen/Chef
21 – 22 Beginning Welding: Welding Cart Project
It is important to wear appropriate attire. Only natural fiber clothing is allowed in the shop, absolutely no synthetic material. Closed-toe shoes or boots are acceptable, sandals are not. Do not wear shorts or anything you do not want to get dirty. The school is not heated or cooled, so please dress for the weather. The office is partially heated. Eye and ear protection is provided.
