Hands-on Blacksmith Classes in Indiana.
Knife making classes, Beginners classes, and Online Classes available. Scroll down for details!
BEGINNERS BLACKSMITH CLASSES
This is a 2-3 hour class covering 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 equipment, including safety 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 – dates below)
Size: 1 – 2 people (up to 4 by special arrangement)
Cost: $120 per person
2020 Dates
April: Classes rescheduled due to public health emergency.
May: Fully Booked.
June: 28
July: 5, 12, 19
Ready to Book a Class/Have Questions?
Email Terran (the owner) at browncountyforge@gmail.com
Find out what taking a class at Brown County Forge is like here.
KNIFE MAKING FUNDAMENTALS CLASS
(Our Most Popular Class)
“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 session – dates below)
Size: 1 – 3 people (up to 4 by special arrangement)
Cost: $220 per person
2020 Dates
April: Classes rescheduled due to public health emergency.
May: Fully Booked.
June: Fully Booked.
July: 4
August: 1, 22, 29
Ready to Book a Knife Class/Have Questions?
Email Terran (the owner) at browncountyforge@gmail.com
PRIVATE WEEKEND KNIFE CLASS
Your 2-day private knife class is a chance to gain the skills of knife making.
From learning how to select the right carbon steel to creating your knife to heat treating and finally handling, it’s all hands-on.
You can come to class with no previous experience and walk away with a great-looking, fully functional knife. (Guaranteed by 670+ successful student projects since January 2016.)
Brown County Forge is fully equipped with belt grinders, woodworking tools, heat treating equipment, and of course anvils and forges.
We use high carbon 1084 tool steel for our knives.
CLASS DETAILS:
Size: 2 – 4 people (minimum of 2 people required)
Time: Expect to spend at least 6 hours over the course of two days
Cost: $395 per person
Limited spots available each season. Please contact the shop to apply.
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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