Smithing 201: Bladesmithing

So you’ve watched Forged in Fire and thought “I bet I could do that!”. Now’s your chance to give it a shot! Forge a knife from bar stock, and learn how to shape the material with both hammer and belt grinder. Learn the basics of heat treating and how to adjust the properties of your metal pieces in this beginners knife making class.

What you Will Create

A forged blacksmiths knife

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toed shoes. Long sleeves and hair will need to be pulled back. Natural fibers

Age Requirement

Open to ages 16+. Class participants that are 12-17 years old must have a parent present at Protohaven for the duration of the class. 

Class Dates

• Thursday Jun 11, 6PM - 9PM
• Friday Jun 12, 6PM - 9PM
• Saturday Jun 13, 6PM - 9PM

All members, visitors, and class participants are expected to abide by Protohaven rules and guidelines.

• Single-session class or workshop
  • If canceled 72 hours or more before the scheduled date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund, or have their registration moved to another class or workshop.
  • If canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date, no refund will be provided, but the participant may choose to have their registration moved to another class or workshop or to receive a credit on their account.
• Multi-session class or workshop
  • If canceled 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund or account credit minus a $35 cancellation fee, or to have their registration moved to another multi-session class or workshop, if available.
  • If canceled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, no refund will be provided, but the participant will receive a credit on their account, minus a $75 cancellation fee.  

If a participant is a no-show, no refunds, credits, or transfers (rescheduling) will be given. Please be aware that there are no exceptions to these cancellation policies. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.