Want to Learn How to Blacksmith?
Blacksmithing Classes are held at:
611 W. 11th Street
Bay 18
Bloomington, Indiana
Class Times Starting in September
Fridays
Beginners Class: By Appointment
Saturdays
Beginners Class: 1 PM – 4 PM
Sundays
Knife Making Class: 1 PM – 5 PM
Beginners Classes
This is a 2-3 hour 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 Size: 1 – 4 people
Class Fee: $120 per person ($110 if paid by check.)
Open Dates:
September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
*July and August are the hottest months of the year so for safety reasons our next available dates are in September.
Next Steps:
- Contact Terran at browncountyforge@gmail.com with your chosen date.
- After confirming your dates, you can reserve your spots using the button below.
“[Terran is] a good teacher. It takes having the gift to do it well.” – David B.
Knife Making Class
“This. Is. AWESOME.” – Alex S.
This is a 4-hour 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 Size: 1 – 2 people (more by special arrangement)
Class Fee: $220 per person ($210 if paid by check.)
Open Dates:
September: 9, 23, 30
*July and August are the hottest months of the year so for safety reasons our next available dates are in September.
Next Steps:
- Contact Terran at browncountyforge@gmail.com with your chosen date.
- After confirming your dates, please use the button below to reserve your spots.
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. Waivers will be provided.
Age Requirements
If you are at least 14 years old, you’re welcome to take classes at Brown County Forge.
If you’re under 18, 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.