Blacksmithing Classes
Welcome to the Brown County Forge Classes page!
Classes are held at:
611 W. 11th Street in Bloomington, Indiana
Fridays
Beginner’s Class: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturdays
Beginner’s Class: 9 AM – Noon
Knife Making Class: 1 PM – 6 PM
Sundays
Beginner’s Class: 9 AM – Noon
Knife Making Class: 1 PM – 6 PM
See what class dates are available on the Calendar below:
Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
Beginner Classes
This is a 2-3 hour class covering the basic skills of drawing out, upsetting, hot cutting, quenching, and scrolling. You will have the opportunity to complete a unique project to take home. Past projects have been fire pokers, wall hooks, S hooks, bottle openers, and keychains.
This is a great class for bachelor parties, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts (we’ve had two Iron Anniversaries celebrated at the forge), father-son outings, and company outings. Read more about what Taking a Class is like step-by-step.
Class photos and videos are available on Facebook.
Class size: 1-4 people. This is a great class to take with a friend or relative. There’s plenty of time to integrate the skills, work on your own, and compare your projects.
Class Fee: $120/person ($100 if paid in Cash)
Contact: Email Terran at browncountyforge@gmail.com with your name, possible class dates, and a little bit about yourself. He’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Look for an email from BC Forge.
[Terran is] a good teacher. It takes having that gift to do it well. – David B.
Basic Knife Making
This is a 4-5 hour class covering the basics of hand-forging a knife from common materials (rebar, railroad spikes). We’ll go through proper hammering technique, hardening, tempering, grinding, and finishing.
You will leave the class with a usable knife to take home.
Class size: 1-4 people. Working alongside a friend or relative makes the learning process even better. Bring someone along!
Class Fee: $220/person ($200 if paid in Cash)
Contact: Email Terran at browncountyforge@gmail.com with your name, possible class dates, and a little bit about yourself. He’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Look for an email from BC Forge.
This. Is. AWESOME. – Alex S.
Legal Details and Age Requirements
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
I require a signed accident waiver from each of my students. When you schedule your class, I’ll provide a copy for you to sign.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old. If you are under 18 and over 14 years old, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation Policy
We can work together to reschedule a class, but if you have to cancel please do it at least 1 week before your class date. You will be refunded your class fee minus 10% for the cancellation.