Weekend Blacksmith Classes in Indiana.
Christmas Gift Certificates Available!
Classes are held on-site at Brown County Forge:
611 W. 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
BEGINNERS BLACKSMITH CLASS
This is a 2-3 hour class covering the blacksmithing skills of drawing out, upsetting, bending, quenching, and scrolling.
Students hand-forge a project to take home. Past projects have been fire pokers, wall hooks, S hooks, bottle openers, and keychains.
- Great for Christmas Gifts, Birthdays, Father’s Day, and Bachelor Parties!
See what past students have to say about Brown County Forge and Terran Marks as an instructor on the Reviews Page.
CLASS DETAILS:
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Sunday (single session)
Size: 1 – 4 people
Cost: $120 per person
Gift Certificates for Christmas Available!
You can reserve your spots now and schedule the date later.
Email: browncountyforge@gmail.com
2020 Dates
January: All Dates Reserved.
February: All Dates Reserved.
March: 1 (1 spot left), 29 (3 spots left)
April: 5 (3 spots left), 19, 26
Find out what taking a class at Brown County Forge is like here.
KNIFE MAKING CLASS
(Our Most Popular Class)
“This is awesome!” – Alex S.
- In the 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 (They Don’t Show This on Forged in Fire)
- 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 Saturday (single session)
Size: 1 – 3 people
Cost: $220 per person
Gift Certificates for Christmas Available!
You can reserve your spots now and schedule the date later.
Email: browncountyforge@gmail.com
2020 Dates
January: All Dates Reserved.
February: All Dates Reserved.
March: 7 (2 spots left), 14 (2 spots left), 28 (2 spots left)
April: 11, 18, 25
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.
- 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:
- 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.
Your finished project will be both functional and it’ll look good!
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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