Want to Learn How to Blacksmith?
Blacksmithing Classes are held at:
611 W. 11th Street
Bay 18
Bloomington, Indiana
*Available Dates are under each class description.*
Beginners Class
This is a 2-3 hour Saturday class covering the basic blacksmithing skills of drawing out, upsetting, bending, quenching, and scrolling.
You will hand-forge a project to take home. Past projects have been fire pokers, wall hooks, S hooks, bottle openers, and keychains.
Hundreds of class photos and videos are available on Facebook.
Find out about what Taking a Class is like here.
Class Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Saturdays
Class Size: 1 – 4 people
Class Fee: $120 per person
Open Dates in BOLD:
April: 27 (2 spots left)
May: Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
June: 1 (2 spots left), 22 (2 spots left), 29 (2 spots left)
July: 6, 13, 20, 27
To Book a Class:
Email Terran the Blacksmith at: browncountyforge@gmail.com
Prefer to call? 812-269-6350
*If it’s past 5 PM, please leave a voicemail. Terran will get back to you the following day.
Knife Making Class
“This. Is. AWESOME.” – Alex S.
This is a 4-hour Sunday class covering the basics of hand-forging a knife from common materials (railroad spikes).
We will cover:
- Proper hammering technique
- Hardening
- Quenching
- Tempering
- Grinding
- Polishing
- Sharpening
No prior experience required. (You do not need to take the Beginners Class first.)
You will leave the class with a knife to take home.
Class Time: 1 PM – 5 PM Sundays
Class Size: 1 – 3 people (more by special arrangement)
Class Fee: $220 per person
Open Dates in BOLD:
April: 26 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
May: Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
June: Friday Night Knives (5 – 8:30 PM) – June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28
July: 7, 14 (1 spot left), 21 (1 spot left), 28
August: 4, 11, 18, 25
To Book a Class:
Email Terran the Blacksmith at: browncountyforge@gmail.com
Prefer to call? 812-269-6350
*If it’s past 5 PM, please leave a voicemail. Terran will get back to you the following day.
Legal Details and Age Requirements
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
I require a signed accident and liability waiver from each of my students on the day of class. 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.
For students younger than 16, exceptions can be discussed based on physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and attention.
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.