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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Beginners Basic Blacksmithing Class-Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency are required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. \nThis 3-day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge welding. \nLocation: MN School of Horseshoeing (map below) \nInstructor: David Skaurud 218 849-4630 skaurud.gom@gmail.com \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nCost: Members: $200\,  Non-Members: $230. Covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools\, and workbook. \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Tools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1-to-2-pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable. \nSafety Equipment: Eye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, earmuffs or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal. Bring plenty of water to keep hydrated. \nLunch Arrangements: We have a break for lunch. Bring lunch or go to a local restaurant. \nTo register online: go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager’s name\, email address and phone number for additional information. \nName: Kim Maas: 651-328-7219  tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nMap to MN School of Horseshoeing:
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fall-2026-beginners-basic-blacksmithing-class-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Forge Plus One in October 2026
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. \nInstructor: Harvey Steele \nClass Manager: Harvey Steele\, 239-671-8887  hsteele@handeecleat.com \nCost: Free \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education or email the class manager to reserve your place. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/open-forge-plus-one-in-october-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Beginners Basic Blacksmithing Class-Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency are required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. \nThis 3-day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge welding. \nLocation: MN School of Horseshoeing (map below) \nInstructor: David Skaurud 218 849-4630 skaurud.gom@gmail.com \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nCost: Members: $200\,  Non-Members: $230. Covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools\, and workbook. \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Tools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1-to-2-pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable. \nSafety Equipment: Eye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, earmuffs or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal. Bring plenty of water to keep hydrated. \nLunch Arrangements: We have a break for lunch. Bring lunch or go to a local restaurant. \nTo register online: go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager’s name\, email address and phone number for additional information. \nName: Kim Maas: 651-328-7219  tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nMap to MN School of Horseshoeing:
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fall-2026-beginners-basic-blacksmithing-class-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Beginners Basic Blacksmithing Class-Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency are required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. \nThis 3-day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge welding. \nLocation: MN School of Horseshoeing (map below) \nInstructor: David Skaurud 218 849-4630 skaurud.gom@gmail.com \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nCost: Members: $200\,  Non-Members: $230. Covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools\, and workbook. \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Tools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1-to-2-pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable. \nSafety Equipment: Eye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, earmuffs or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal. Bring plenty of water to keep hydrated. \nLunch Arrangements: We have a break for lunch. Bring lunch or go to a local restaurant. \nTo register online: go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager’s name\, email address and phone number for additional information. \nName: Kim Maas: 651-328-7219  tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nMap to MN School of Horseshoeing:
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fall-2026-beginners-basic-blacksmithing-class-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trivet Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Derrick Phillips & David Skaurud \nTrivet \nClass Description: This class is a “Beginner Plus” class. Students will hopefully have finished the Guild’s beginners class\, as this class will draw on those skills and add some more. The trivet is an introduction to joinery:  forging tenons and using a monkey tool and hot riveting. During this class\, each person will be making a basic trivet. If you think you might be interested in joinery this is a starting project in that direction.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Tongs to hold ½” square stock and your favorite hammer\nSafety Equipment: The usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nSpecial Instructions: We’ll be using coal forges. Please contact Derrick if experience with coal is limited – we might be able to provide assistance with fire management so you could still ‘smith with us.\nLunch arrangements: eat at a local establishment or bring a lunch. We’ll break for about an hour. The facilities include a refrigerator and microwave in the classroom area. \nTo register for this class:\nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on where to mail the check. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/trivet-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dodge":MAILTO:christina.guildmbr@gmail.com
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UID:6795-1794646800-1794758400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Making a Viking Axe Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $180 members\, $210 non-members  \nClass size: Max 8\, min 3 \nClass Description: This class’s goal is to work with wrought iron and make a Viking-style folded asymmetrically welded axe more or less as it would have been done in the past. This is a two day class. Day one will be working with wrought iron to make a small hook to get a feel for wrought iron\, and then in the afternoon working with a partner to create the preform of the axe. Day two will be creating the eye\, forge welding it and welding in the steel for the edge. Then shaping the axe\, drawing out the lugs on the eye\, the distinctive historical shape. Finally heat treating the axe. Most of the tools and techniques will be from the time viking time period\, with a few exceptions to make the class more approachable\, options will be given to make the entire project using very basic tools. \nForge welding and striker experience is not required. We will learn those processes as part of the class.  Note this class is tong intensive\, iron and steel were expensive at the time so working with smaller pieces and controlling them with tongs gives for a better experience.\nThe skill level for the class assumes the smith can maintain a coal fire\, work with tongs to draw out material\, minimal scrolling\, moderate hammer control\, forge welding experience is not required.  The class should not be your first smithing experience; there is a lot of metal to move. \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: \n\n½” or ⅝” V bit tongs (able to grab ⅜” to ⅝” round or square stock)\n¼” V bit tongs (able to grab ¼“ round or square stock)\nFlat jaw tongs for around ¾” thick bar\nForging hammer (1.5-2.5lbs)\nLight weight forging hammer (.5 lbs)\n\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing\nprotection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes. \nOther Equipment: Optional if you have them: \n\nAdjustable tongs for grabbing angled material (last years conference class)\nA striker hammer – 6lbs to 10lbs\nPickup tongs for fishing out bits that get dropped and delicate placement of steel.\nParrot jaw tongs (for grabbing the axe eye)\nHot rasp\nHot cut chisel (the longer the better or a handle struck version)\n\nInstructor: Peter Ellison 763-458-0696 \nClass Manager: Peter Ellison\, peter@matrixrunner.net \nTo register for this class: \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/making-a-viking-axe-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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