Blacksmithing Lessons

Introduction

Try your hand at forging! Learn the basics of blacksmithing and create functional pieces of ironwork! Below there are some examples of lessons and classes, but don’t feel limited to those listed below. If you want to learn how to make something different, we absolutely can!

There is a maximum of two students per class to ensure everyone receives all the instruction they need. Some personal protection equipment is available, but it is recommended to bring ones own if they have any. This includes eye protection, leather gloves, and ear protection.

Students will not be learning in a classroom, but in a working blacksmiths shop; some tools and objects may be sharp or hot. Anyone who enters a must be aware of what they touch. Students must wear cotton, or wool clothing (materials that are flame resistant), and closed toe shoes (preferably boots). Please read and sign the waiver before attending a lesson. Minors must be accompanied by a parent if they wish to take a lesson or class and must sign a special waiver.

Call or email to schedule a time or if you have any questions!

Benjamin Gottlieb
207-315-0814
backriverblacksmithing@gmail.com

Lessons:

Just a Taste of Blacksmithing

This lesson is for somone who wants to try blacsmithing, but does not want to commit to a longer lesson. The student will forge a spiral hook or a simple bottle opener.

Estimated time: 1 Hour
Tuition: $100.00

Hooks

Students will learn how to forge 3 different hooks. A penny head hook, a spiral hook, and a spade hook with a twist. As well as forging this lesson includes using grinders, and drills.

Estimated time: 3 Hours
Tuition: $200.00

Fire Poker

Students will design and forge their own fire poker!

Estimated time: 2 hours
Tuition: $130.00

Bottle Opener

Students will forge one of several styles of openers. This project uses grinders.

Estimated time: 2 Hours
Tuition: $120.00

Blacksmith’s knife:

Learn how to forge a knife with an integral handle. This is a classic beginner project!

Estimated time: 4 Hours
Tuition: $240.00

Classes:

Introduction to Blacksmithing I

In this class students will make a Chisel, Round Punch, Center Dot, Spade Head Hook with Twist, Nippy Tongs.

Estimated time: 8 hours
Tuition: $400.00

Introduction to Blacksmithing II

In this class students will make a slit punch, ½ inch drift, 1 inch drift, flat tongs, scrolling, and a slit twist.