Want to see what it’s like to stand at the anvil and swing a hammer at hot metal? I offer multiple classes for the blacksmithing curious. Classes are hosted by The Steel Yard in Providence, RI.
Classes & workshops
Learn Blacksmithing
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Forged Leaves: Introduction to Organic Forms One of the great tricks of blacksmithing is making a non-organic material (steel) look like something living. In this class, students will learn to forge one of the… |
Intermediate | 23 Aug 2026 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM | $185 | Details Reserve |
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Forge Your Own Chopsticks: Introduction to Eating Utensils Be the envy of everyone at dinner! This course will teach you how to forge and finish your own set of mild-steel chopsticks. Students will forge two pieces… |
Beginner | 30 Aug 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $250 | Details Reserve |
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This three-hour taster class shows you how to forge an eye-catching two-piece hairpin for you or to give as a gift! Learn basic blacksmithing skills such as tapering,… |
Beginner | 2 Sept 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Nailed it! Making Hand Forged Nails Going back centuries, forging nails has been one of the first duties for the apprentice blacksmith seeking to improve their craft. Nail making requires less physical force or… |
Beginner | 10 Sept 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $125 | Details Reserve |
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The bottle opener … it’s everyone’s favorite tool and a great conversation starter at a party! In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing, while focusing… |
Beginner | 12 Sept 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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This three-hour taster class shows you how to forge an eye-catching two-piece hairpin for you or to give as a gift! Learn basic blacksmithing skills such as tapering,… |
Beginner | 23 Sept 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Forge Your Own Chopsticks: Introduction to Eating Utensils Be the envy of everyone at dinner! This course will teach you how to forge and finish your own set of mild-steel chopsticks. Students will forge two pieces… |
Beginner | 26 Sept 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $250 | Details Reserve |
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Nailed it! Making Hand Forged Nails Going back centuries, forging nails has been one of the first duties for the apprentice blacksmith seeking to improve their craft. Nail making requires less physical force or… |
Beginner | 29 Sept 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $125 | Details Reserve |
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Hooks are a great beginner blacksmithing project – and they’re immediately useful! In this three-hour class, we’ll focus on J-hooks and S-hooks of different styles. In this class,… |
Beginner | 7 Oct 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Forging 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing (7 weeks) This 7-week course is for students who want to take a deeper dive into the fundamentals of forging different decorative and practical items. We’ll focus on the basic… |
Beginner | 8 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $575 | Details Reserve |
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The bottle opener … it’s everyone’s favorite tool and a great conversation starter at a party! In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing, while focusing… |
Beginner | 21 Oct 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Forge Your Own Chopsticks: Introduction to Eating Utensils Be the envy of everyone at dinner! This course will teach you how to forge and finish your own set of mild-steel chopsticks. Students will forge two pieces… |
Beginner | 7 Nov 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $250 | Details Reserve |
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The bottle opener … it’s everyone’s favorite tool and a great conversation starter at a party! In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing, while focusing… |
Beginner | 11 Nov 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Hooks are a great beginner blacksmithing project – and they’re immediately useful! In this three-hour class, we’ll focus on J-hooks and S-hooks of different styles. In this class,… |
Beginner | 17 Nov 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $150 | Details Reserve |
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Forge Your Own Stocking Holder This holiday season, you can hang your stockings on the fireplace mantle in style! In this 3-hour blacksmithing “taster” course, you’ll forge a sturdy hook-under stocking hangar that… |
Beginner | 10 Dec 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $170 | Details Reserve |
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Forge Your Own Stocking Holder This holiday season, you can hang your stockings on the fireplace mantle in style! In this 3-hour blacksmithing “taster” course, you’ll forge a sturdy hook-under stocking hangar that… |
Beginner | 15 Dec 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | $170 | Details Reserve |
What to bring
- WATER (hydration is important)
- Cotton or wool clothing (no synthetics)
- Shoes or boots that cover the whole foot
- Safety glasses (loaners available)
- Long hair tied back, no jewelry
Good to know
- Courses limited to Individuals age 15 and up
- No experience needed for beginner classes
- All other class policies are set by The Steel Yard, Providence, RI. This includes safety, cancellations, transfers, and wait lists.
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