Your Place for Hands-on Blacksmith Classes in Indiana.
Limited Knife Making and Beginners Blacksmithing spots left for 2020!
If you’d like to get into one of our last few classes, please read the class descriptions below and contact Terran Marks, the owner of Brown County Forge, at browncountyforge@gmail.com.
BEGINNER’S BLACKSMITH CLASS [OPEN]ES
In your personal 2-3 hour class, we will cover the blacksmithing skills of drawing out, upsetting, bending, quenching, and scrolling.
You will hand-forge a project to take home using our anvils, hammers, tongs, and forge. Past projects have been fire pokers, wall hooks, S hooks, bottle openers, and keychains.
All forging equipment is provided.
- Great for Birthdays, Father’s Day, Bachelor Parties, and Christmas Gifts!
See what past students have to say about Brown County Forge on the Reviews Page.
CLASS DETAILS:
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM (single session)
Size: 2 people
Cost: $120 per person
Min. Age: 14 with parent or guardian present
Open Dates:
August: 8/23 (2 spots)
October: 10/11 (1 spot)
Need a weekday class? Send an email to the address below.
To Book:
Email Terran Marks (the owner) at browncountyforge@gmail.com to book your spots (credit card required).
Find out what taking a class at Brown County Forge is like here.
KNIFE MAKING FUNDAMENTALS CLASS [OPEN]
“This is awesome!” – Alex S.
- In this knife making class, we go through the process of hand-forging blades.
- You will start with raw material (railroad spikes) and hammer out a knife you designed.
- Important: You don’t need past experience to forge a knife of your own.
In class, you will learn:
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- How to forge a knife from start to finish
- Techniques in blacksmithing
- When to Harden Steel
- Why and How to Quench
- The Purpose of Tempering
- How to Grind Knife Profiles
- Hand-sharpening techniques
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You will leave the class with a knife you forged.
CLASS DETAILS:
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM (single class session)
Size: 2 people
Cost: $220 per person
Min. Age: 14 with parent or guardian present
Open Dates:
September: Labor Day 9/7 (1 spot), 9/20 (1 spot)
October: 10/3 (1 spot), 10/10 (2 spots), 10/17 (2 spots), 10/24 (2 spots)
Need a weekday class? Send an email to the address below.
To Book:
Email Terran Marks (the owner) at browncountyforge@gmail.com to book your spots (credit card required).
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Complete Online Course Available Here
- Learn at your own pace.
- Get a solid foundation.
- Find out how to save on equipment.
- Learn Knife Making and Blacksmithing Fundamentals.
- Over 55 Video-based lessons.
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Where are Blacksmith Classes Held?
Blacksmith Classes are held at:
Brown County Forge
611 W. 11th Street
Bay 18
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Email: browncountyforge@gmail.com
FAQs:
- Is there an age limit at Brown County Forge?
All students must be at least 14 years old with a parent or guardian present for in-person classes. Online classes are open to All Ages.
- Can I book a weekday class?
Sometimes weekends get busy. If you’d like to secure an appointment during the week, it’s as simple as:
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- Sending an email to: browncountyforge@gmail.com
We can talk about available dates and get you swinging hammers in no time!
- Will I be able to complete the project?
Yes! Every student completes their project by the end of class.
Terran has taught hundreds of people how to do this with a 100% success rate.
Legal Details and Age Requirements
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
A signed accident and liability waiver is required before forging. Forms are provided when you arrive at the shop.
Age Requirements
If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Your parent or guardian is not required to take the class with you, but they must stay on-site.
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Let’s work together to reschedule a class!
Contact me here to reschedule: browncountyforge@gmail.com
If you have to cancel please do it at least 2 weeks before your class date. This allows me time to fill your spot(s).
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