Weekend Warrior Blacksmithing Crash Course
with
Ethan Rice
Class runs: March 6-7
Tuition: $250
Material fee: $30
Skill level: Beginner and up
Heat Source: Gas Forges
Unlock the craft of blacksmithing in a supportive, hands-on weekend workshop tailored to beginners. Working with gas forges, you’ll learn the core fundamentals of blacksmithing through controlled hand forging, including body mechanics, hammer control, and heat management.
Over two full days, you’ll practice essential forging techniques—such as drawing out, tapering, twisting, bending, and punching—by applying them directly to projects designed to build your skills step-by-step. With an emphasis on enjoying the learning process and building confidence at the anvil, this supportive course provides a solid foundation in blacksmithing, ensuring you leave with a strong set of practical skills to carry you forward in the craft.
