Beginning Blacksmithing Workshop

by | Apr 5, 2024

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. Through forging J hooks with decorative ends, participants will get a chance to work...

Advanced Blacksmithing Course

by | Mar 5, 2024

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...

Traditional Knife Forging Class – Blacksmithing

by | Mar 5, 2024

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 and surfacing with files. Also, learn about hardening and tempering by heat, color and...

Blacksmithing Class – Foundational Techniques

by | Mar 5, 2024

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 to larger items including fire pokers and shovels. Work with several...

Historic Crafts and Trades Fair

by | Feb 27, 2024

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...