Want to Learn How to Blacksmith?
Blacksmithing Classes are held at:
611 W. 11th Street
Bay 18
Bloomington, Indiana
Class Times
Saturdays
Beginners Class: 1 PM – 4 PM
Sundays
Knife Making Class: 1 PM – 5 PM
By Appointment
If weekends don’t work for you, you’re welcome to set up a time during the week. Please see available dates under each Class section.
Beginners Class
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
Open Dates in BOLD:
March: BOOKED. Thank you!
April: BOOKED. Thank you!
May: Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
June: Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
July: 6, 13, 20, 27
August: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
To Book a Class:
Call Terran the Blacksmith at: 812-269-6350
*If it’s past 5 PM, please leave a voicemail. Terran will get back to you the following day.
Prefer email? Send Terran a note at browncountyforge@gmail.com.
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
Open Dates in BOLD:
March: BOOKED. Thank you!
April: BOOKED. Thank you!
May:Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
June: Weekday classes by appointment – email browncountyforge@gmail.com
July: 7, 14 (1 spot left), 21, 28
August: 4, 11, 18, 25
*Summer break weekday classes available.
To Book a Class:
Call Terran the Blacksmith at: 812-269-6350
*If it’s past 5 PM, please leave a voicemail. Terran will get back to you the following day.
Prefer email? Send Terran a note at browncountyforge@gmail.com.
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. 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.
For students younger than 16, exceptions can be discussed based on physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and attention.
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.