Blacksmith Classes in Indiana
Interested in booking a blacksmithing class?
Brown County Forge offers In-person Classes at the blacksmith shop in Bloomington:
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- Beginners Blacksmithing Classes
- Knife Making Classes
- Mini Knife Class
BEGINNERS BLACKSMITHING CLASS
In the Beginners Blacksmithing class, you will learn how to hand-forge a project using a forge, anvil, hammers, and tongs.
We will cover each of the 5 fundamental blacksmithing skills.
This class is great for getting used to the heat and hammerwork involved in blacksmithing.
Each student takes home the project they created.
The Beginners Blacksmithing class is great for:
- Christmas Gifts – Gift Certificates Here
- Anniversary Gifts
- Bachelor Parties
- Birthdays
- Father’s Day Gifts
- Retirement Gifts
CLASS DETAILS:
Duration: 2-hour Single session
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Size: 1 – 4 people
Min. Age: 14 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Cost: $120 per person
2024 CLASS DATES:
MARCH: 3/2 (1 spot left), 3/9 (1 spot left), 3/16 (3 spots left)
APRIL: 4/6 (4 spots left), 4/13 (4 spots left)
Need a Christmas Gift Certificate, but don’t know a date yet?
Go to the Brown County Forge Store to purchase a gift certificate.
See what past students have to say about Brown County Forge on the Reviews Page.
KNIFE MAKING CLASS
- In this knife making fundamentals class, you will go through the process of hand-forging blades.
- You will start with raw material (railroad spikes) and hammer out a knife you designed.
- Note: You do not need past experience to take this class. Beginners are welcome!
In class, you will learn:
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- How to forge a knife from start to finish
- Blacksmithing techniques
- How 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 finish the class with a knife you forged.
CLASS DETAILS:
Duration: 4-hour Single session
Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
Size: 1 – 4 people
Min. Age: 16 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Cost: $240 per person
2024 KNIFE CLASS DATES:
MARCH: 3/23 (4 spots left), 3/30 (4 spots left)
APRIL: 4/20 (3 spots left), 4/27 (2 spots left)
Need a Christmas Gift Certificate, but don’t know a date yet?
Go to the Brown County Forge Store to purchase a gift certificate.
See what past students have to say about Brown County Forge and Terran Marks as an instructor on the Reviews Page.
MINI KNIFE CLASS
In the Mini Knife Class, you will learn how to hand-forge a simple knife from a horseshoe.
This class is geared toward ages 10 and up with parent/guardian participation.
*Each student takes home the project they created.
Students will learn how to:
- Forge steel using a hammer and anvil.
- Safely use blacksmithing tools to create your first project.
- Quench steel to case harden.
CLASS DETAILS:
Duration: 1-hour Single session
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Size: 2 – 4 people
Min. Age: 10 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Cost: $50 per person (minimum of 2 participants)
2024 CLASS DATES:
MARCH: 3/2 (SOLD OUT), 3/9 (SOLD OUT), 3/16 (2 spots left)
APRIL: 4/6 (SOLD OUT), 4/13 (SOLD OUT)
Need a Christmas Gift Certificate, but don’t know a date yet?
Go to the Brown County Forge Store to purchase a gift certificate.
Where are Blacksmith Classes Held?
In-person Blacksmith Classes are held at:
Brown County Forge
611 W. 11th Street
Bay 18
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Email: browncountyforge@gmail.com
Full directions to the Bloomington shop are provided after checkout.
FAQs:
- Is there an age limit at Brown County Forge?
Beginners Blacksmithing Class: All students must be at least 14 years old with a parent or guardian present to participate.
Knife Class: All students must be at least 16 years old with a parent or guardian present to participate.
- Can I book a weekday class?
Absolutely. We’re happy to accommodate school breaks and irregular work schedules.
- Will I be able to complete the project?
Yes! Every student completes their project by the end of class.
Sometimes people need some assistance, but we’ll work together to get it done.
- Is there a forge class near me?
Absolutely! Brown County Forge is centrally located in southern Indiana. We’ve had students from across the Midwest and around the world attend classes in our Bloomington shop.
Legal Details and Age Requirements
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
A signed accident and liability waiver is required before forging at the shop. Forms are provided when you arrive.
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 16 years old.
Class Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Let’s work together to reschedule a class!
Contact me here to reschedule: browncountyforge@gmail.com
If you have to reschedule please do it at least 3 weeks before your class date. This allows me time to fill your spot(s) without negatively impacting fellow students and Brown County Forge.
Please read the full Class Cancellation and Reschedule Policy. [Updated: August 11, 2022]
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