Open Forge

Open Forge Plus One

Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: MN School of Horseshoeing, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW, Ramsey MN (see map below)
 

Cost: FREE BUT ONLY AVAILABLE TO GUILD MEMBERS AND A GUEST

Class size: No limit.

Class Description: 

The Education Committee is offering a Free Open Forge for Guild Members alone or with a Plus One. If you bring a “Plus One” you will share a forge/anvil station. There are eight forges available for our membership to use. There is no lesson or agenda except to get some iron hot and hit it with a hammer. You can reserve a forge via our website sign-up or by sending Harvey Steele an email, and we will hold a forge for you until 10:00 am. If you just want to stop by and hang out, you are welcome to do so. If there’s space at a forge, have at it. This is an excellent opportunity to hang out with and learn from fellow smiths. Beginners are welcome and there are generally people around that can answer questions or provide assistance.

Class Champion:   Harvey Steele

Safety Equipment:  The usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.

Lunch arrangements: You are on your own for lunch.

 

Registration opens 90 days prior to the Open Forge scheduled date.

For Guild members ONLY,  Click [HERE] to sign up  in Neon under 'Upcoming CLASSES/EVENTS'.

We ask for pre-registration up to 90 days prior - walk-ins are welcome and encouraged -  but the SIGN UP will give us an idea of what and who to expect.

If you’re going to be sharing a forge only sign up once per group. 

****Each online registrant will be notified individually by email.

Questions? Email Harvey at hsteele@handeecleat.com