FRIDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 25 - 27, 2025 INSTRUCTOR: AKIVA MEOLA Join us for our very first DOUBLE SIDED DAGGER class inspired by the Iron Dagger from Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V. If you have ever played the game, chances are you've made hundreds of these to increase your blacksmith level, so come and channel your […]
This class is for individuals who would like to learn to forge in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Participants will learn proper usage and techniques for both hand tools and power tools while making figurative spatulas. This workshop will focus on forging at the anvil, power hammer, and cold working techniques. A figurative spatula […]
May 19, 2025, Monday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time to build on your skills, test out new ideas, or put those final touches on a previously made piece. Anvils, forges and necessary tooling […]
Start date: Thursday, May 22 2025. Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, From May 22, 2025, until July 17, 2025 Location: Blacksmithing Forge | 8946 70th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Description: Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-week dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s new forge at Shepard Farm! This […]
May 26 @ 11:00 am - May 31 @ 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visiting artist information is forthcoming. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction / assistance catered to the needs of each individual. Participants will have the chance to learn and experiment […]
"Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: June 10-13 Tuition: $600 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up In this four day class we will be covering all the basics for the beginner blacksmith. From tool introductions and ergonomics to hands on forging techniques and the process of planning and executing several small […]
Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat treat their own Viking Style Bearded Axe, first forging the tools needed in order to forge that axe. The class will start with the forging of a mandrel to form the axe eye, and a pair of knee tongs that will aid in holding […]
Monday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time to build on your skills, test out new ideas, or put those final touches on a previously made piece. Anvils, forges and necessary tooling will be provided, […]
Class runs: July 22-25 Tuition: $550 Material Fee: $50 Skill Level: Seasoned beginner and up or previous NESM beginners course This course is designed for someone who has completed a beginner level course and ready to continue in the blacksmith's craft. The course will be structured around several sound fundamentals of practicing the blacksmith's craft; […]
Class runs: August 5-8 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up The goal of this class is familiarize the student with the tools and techniques that are employed by the blacksmith. We will start with a tour of the shop and discuss the tools and their uses, including coal and gas […]
This beginner-friendly class focuses on the fundamentals of blacksmithing while crafting your own custom grilling tools including a steak flipper, egg spoon, and a set of BBQ tongs—a perfect addition to your grilling or kitchen arsenal! We’ll start by making a steak flipper, learning how to forge tapers and create smooth, elegant curves. This project […]
Course runs: September 16-19 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Seasoned Beginner and up, ideally having had Beginner and Level 2 OR Equivalent! This course is designed for someone who has completed both a beginner level course as well as the Blacksmithing Level 2 and can’t get enough of the blacksmith's craft. If you […]
Many teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade. Tillers offers a two-day blacksmithing class specifically for young people ages 12 to 16, accompanied by a parent. This class introduces teens to the fundamentals of the craft: fire tending, shaping, heat treating, and more. It is also […]
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I. Students will work through several hands-on projects, improving their manual skills and expanding their techniques. Helpful coaching speeds the learning progress. Students are welcome to bring their own idea and projects to work on! Click here to learn more about this class, the location, […]
Designed for students who have taken Blacksmithing I & II, this two-day class teaches new skills such as forge brazing and ornate punch & chisel work. Supervised time in the shop with a myriad of tools will provide students the space to create additional projects. Click here to learn more about this class, the […]
Class runs: December 17-19 Tuition: $450 Material fee: $40 Skill level: Beginner and up Treat yourself to this shortened Holiday variation! The goal of this abbreviated beginners course is to enlighten the student with the tools and techniques that are employed by the blacksmith. We will start with a tour of the shop and discuss […]