Join blacksmiths of all levels at the John C. Campbell Folk School to forge a fully functional axe! Axes: From Forge to Finished During this action-packed week, forge a fully functional axe, complete with a handle. Learn the foundational blacksmithing skills necessary to create a variety of axe styles (from the Viking era to early […]
Time to level up your forging skills with Level II of the ABANA National Curriculum! Zoom sessions will be held once a month from January through May. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to participants (typically within a week) to review or to catch up if you cannot attend a session. Participants […]
Discover the magic of moving hot metal as you make simple projects for your home and garden. Learn basic blacksmithing skills—everything from fire maintenance and hammer control to essential techniques—with ample time to explore, practice, and play. Individualized instruction will help you feel strong, confident, and comfortable in the shop. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100. Instructor: Caitlin […]
Blacksmiths from the tri-state area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! This annual event occurs on the third Saturday in April at the W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop. Join Rivers of Steel for an amazing, behind-the-scenes historical experience! Recognized by the Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools […]
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 Anniversary of the completion of Carpenters’ Hall. The fair will be held on Saturdays in the springtime: April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, and May […]
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 Anniversary of the completion of Carpenters’ Hall. The fair will be held on Saturdays in the springtime: April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, and May […]