Blacksmith Classes in Indiana
Want to learn how to blacksmith? Brown County Forge has offered hands-on classes since January 2016. Beginners welcome!
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:
- Anniversary Gifts
- Bachelor Parties
- Birthdays
- Christmas Gifts
- Father’s Day Gifts
- Retirement Gifts
CLASS DETAILS
2026 Available Dates:
SEPTEMBER: By request – browncountyforge@gmail.com
OCTOBER:
- 10/10: 1 PM, 4 PM
NOVEMBER: By request.
DECEMBER: End of 2026 Season.
Duration: 2-hour Single session
Times: 1 PM – 3 PM or 4 PM – 6 PM
Class Size: 2 people (more by request)
Minimum Age: 14 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Price: $120 per person
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 a blade.
You’ll start with raw material (a high carbon railroad spike) and hammer out a knife you design.
Note: We recommend taking the Beginners Blacksmithing Class first to get an idea of the strength and skills involved in forging. As a bonus, you will receive a discount for the Knife Class once you’ve taken the Beginners Blacksmithing Class.
In class, you will learn:
- How to forge a spike knife from start to finish
- Heat treating processes
- Hand-sharpening techniques
- How to grind knife profiles
- Why and how to quench steel
- The purpose of tempering
Each student will complete the class with a knife they forged themselves.
CLASS DETAILS
2026 Available Dates:
SEPTEMBER: Weekday bookings by request – browncountyforge@gmail.com
OCTOBER: By request.
NOVEMBER: By request.
DECEMBER: End of 2026 Season.
Duration: 4-hour single session
Time: 1 – 5 PM
Class Size: 2 people
Minimum Age: 16 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Price: $240 per person
See what past students have to say about Brown County Forge on the Reviews Page.
LEAF HOOKS CLASS
In our leaf hook making class, you will take a leaf hook blank, heat it to 2000 degrees, texture it, and hand hammer the hook bend. Then we will let them cool before drilling the hole. Finally, we will seal them with hot beeswax to protect them against moisture.
This class covers these blacksmithing skills: forging, texturing, tapering, drilling, and finishing.
CLASS DETAILS
2026 Available Dates: By request – browncountyforge@gmail.com
Duration: 1-hour Single session
Times: 1 PM – 2 PM or 3 PM – 4 PM
Class Size: Up to 4 people.
Minimum Age: 12 years old (with parent or guardian present)
Price: $40 per person
Shop Location:
Clear Creek, Indiana – just south of Bloomington. Full address details are made available to students and clients.
Legal Details and Age Requirements
A signed accident and liability waiver is required before forging at the shop. Forms are provided when you arrive.
Age Limits
If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They do not have to take the class with you, but they must stay on site.
Class Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Please read the full Class Cancellation and Reschedule Policy.
If you have to reschedule a class, 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.
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