Classes and Events

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May 14, Grand Opening and open house for North Woods Forge.  There will be Blacksmithing/bladesmithing demos, food, vendors, and meet and greet.  

10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  There will be free raffles for those who attend.  Please rsvp.  Let me know your coming or there may not be enough food to go around.

Memorial Day weekend warriors way event.  Free Vetrans class.  Forge a complete knife from start to finish.  Camp out under the stars, and stay the whole weekend.  Check in friday night.  By the time you leave sunday you will have a fully functioning full tang hunting knife.  Limited to 4 people.  Sit around the fire in the evening and hang out or go to your onsite campsite and listen to the peace and quiet.  Its your weekend.  There is a Pub about 4 miles down the road if you want to get a good bite to eat.  Cell phone signal is very limited.  We do have a house phone available in case of a emergency.  Also the pub has decent cell service if you need to make a call also.  Internet is even more limited!  This is your chance to get away from society and reboot!  If you are a fan of riding orv's.  The leota trail system runs through our property.  If you so choose you can bring a dirt bike or 4 wheeler and hit the trails in the evening.

June 11 Introduction to blacksmithing.

This class is designed for the beginner smith in mind. You will learn the basics such as, tools and techniques for beginners.  You will be shown proper hammer technique, forge etiquette, safety, learn how to draw and taper, turn a scroll and will leave with several hand forged items that you have made.  This class will last 4-6 hours.  All materials and tools will be supplied.  Please bring safety glasses, wear cotton clothing, and leather shoes or boots.  cost of this class is 150.00 per person.  class is limited to 4 people.  

June 25-26

Intro to blade smithing

In this class you will forge a complete bird and trout style knife.  We will start with a 6" x 1"x1/4" piece of 1075 steal and forge it into a useable working knife.  You will be taught proper forging technique, how to flat grind, proper heat treat, and how to attach and shape a handle.  All materials and tools are provided.  Please bring proper personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, wear cotton clothing and leather shoes or boots.  Cost of class is 275.00

  July 9 Introduction to blacksmithing. This class is designed for the beginner smith in mind. You will learn the basics such as, tools and techniques for beginners.  You will be shown proper hammer technique, forge etiquette, safety, learn how to draw and taper, turn a scroll and will leave with several hand forged items that you have made.  This class will last 4-6 hours.  All materials and tools will be supplied.  Please bring safety glasses, wear cotton clothing, and leather shoes or boots.  cost of this class is 150.00 per person.  class is limited to 4 people.  

July 16

Forging a rose

In this class I will show you how I forge a rose from start to finish.  You will leave with one complete flower.  No experience needed.  I will show you how to texture and form the petals and put it all together to make a life looking rose from steel.  All Materials and tools are provided.  Please bring and wear all personal protection equipment, such as safety glasses, 100% cotton clothing, and leather shoes or boots. Cost of class is 175.00 per person limit to 6 people.

August 13 Intermediate

Forge a swing hook

For this class you need some experience forging.  In this class we will forge a swing hook for a plant hanger of lantern.  All tools and materials provided.  Please bring and wear proper PPE  such as safety glasses, 100% cotton clothing, leather boots or shoes.  Class cost is 250.00  Limit of 4 people.