A Taste of Blacksmithing August 2025 – Class is full as of July 28, 2025

Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak
Class Manager: Harvey Steele  hsteele@handeecleat.com

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.
Size of Class: Maximum students: 8    Minimum students: 6
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the 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. 
To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website,
https://www.metalsmith.org/education 
Or to mail in a check, contact the class manager by the information listed above to reserve your place.

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