Hammer Making Class 2025

Instructors: Derrick Phillips & others
Class size: Max 8, min. 4
Class Description: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class have taken at least a few days long beginners class, and have several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal, as this class works with a larger hot piece. This class will teach you the skills you need to make a basic rounding hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel, punch the eye, shape both striking ends, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so you can make a hammer to fit your size and needs. This is an intermediate skill level class
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammers; one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2″ square stock if you have that size
Safety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator or dust mask for grinding, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Special Instructions: This class can run late just to give a heads up
Lunch Arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon.

To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website, https://www.metalsmith.org/education
Or to mail in a check, contact Derrick Phillips at derrickphillipsa3o3@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

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