Please join the Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia for a showcase of historic crafts and trades in honor of the Company’s 300th Anniversary and the 250th […]
Please join the Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia for a showcase of historic crafts and trades in honor of the Company’s 300th Anniversary and the 250th […]
Demystifying the forge and ferrous metals is fabulous! Focusing on working safely and effectively, we will complete a series of exercises to make you comfortable with the processes. Using a […]
Get Hooked on Forging! Instructor: Addison DeLisle No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $60-$110 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Forging a cusp hook teaches […]
In this introductory workshop we will lay the foundations for a journey into the blacksmithing world. This class is designed for people who have never used a coal forge before, […]
Come and learn how to swing a hammer at the anvil, work a coal forge, and forge hot steel – all in a fun, enthusiastic, and inclusive environment! Throughout this […]
Traditional Process–Contemporary Design Instructor: Douglas E. Wilson No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $125-$175 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Join this workshop to learn […]
AUG 5-9 | 5-DAY (MON-FRI) Forging a Medieval Seax (Knife) Instructor: Dr. Andrew Welton No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $115-$165 Materials and Studio Fees The "seax" is the […]
Learn the basics of building and maintaining a fire, as well as hammer control, and start making small projects-hooks, leaves, and decorative pieces. With your foundational skills in hand, progress […]
Build a knife by applying only forging techniques and construction processes used by smiths of old. We will emphasize using hammer skills to move and shape hot metal and shaping […]
2-Week Course Following the tradition of Francis Whitaker, students will have the opportunity to focus on fine ornamental iron work for a personal, predesigned project. In addition to working on individual projects, students will share and learn from the techniques used in their fellow […]
This class is designed for first timers in the blacksmith shop who have an interest in knifemaking. We will focus on basic forging techniques and how they are applied to […]
This workshop will cover how to start a coal fire, learn basic hammer control, and basic blacksmithing techniques. We will also cover safety in the blacksmith shop and learn about […]
Experience moving hot steel with the power of your hammer swing! In this workshop, participants will learn how to blacksmith using a coal forge, anvil, hammer, and other hand tools. […]
This workshop will cover how to start a coal fire, learn basic hammer control, and basic blacksmithing techniques. We will also cover safety in the blacksmith shop and learn about […]