Hands-on Blacksmith Classes in Indiana.
Knife making classes and Beginners classes available. Scroll down for details.
Blacksmith classes are held on-site at Brown County Forge:
611 W. 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
BEGINNERS BLACKSMITH CLASSES
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 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 – 4 people
Cost: $120 per person
2020 Dates
February: All Dates Reserved.
March: Spring Break Dates – 3, 5 (3 spots left), 10, 24, 31
April: All Dates Reserved.
May: 17 (2 spots left), 24, 31 (3 spots left)
June: 7 (3 spots left), 14, 28
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
- 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
Cost: $220 per person
2020 Dates
February: All Dates Reserved.
March: 21 (1 spot left); Spring Break Dates – 12, 19, 26
April: All Dates Reserved.
May: 16, 23 (1 spot left), 30 (1 spot left)
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
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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