Taste of Blacksmithing

Taste of Blacksmithing 1-day Class

Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Minnesota School of Horseshoeing, 6250 Riverdale Drive NW, Anoka, MN 55303 (see map below)
Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak, 612-226-8608, rebelhornbrook@gmail.com

Cost: $65.00 for members, $80.00 for non-members

Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 6

Class Description: This is the day to try blacksmithing. All are welcome – we have designed this for the complete novice.
Hammer in hand, iron heated in the coal forge, anvil at the ready, you’ll be making one or more take-home projects: a drive-hook, an S-hook or just keep hammering and see what amazing shape comes forth. Bring your creativity, safety glasses, and curiosity – we supply everything else.

Class Champion: Harvey Steele 239-671-8887, hsteele@handeecleat.com

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class: Bring your favorite hammer. Gloves are optional.

Safety Equipment: We will be forging with coal. Safety glasses are mandatory. Wear clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes. Hearing protection is optional but recommended.

Lunch arrangements: We will break for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. You can bring your lunch, or you can grab food at a local restaurant. We encourage you to eat in the classroom and have some productive discussions, Q&A with the instructors, etc.

 

CLASS IS FULL (but you can be added to the wait list, no charge for the wait)

To register:  For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.

For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.

****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

 

Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.

Contact Harvey for the mailing address.

Questions? Contact Harvey Steele with any questions by email: hsteele@handeecleat.com or call/text 612-226-8608.

 

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