We teach the skills necessary for the modern blacksmith to be successful.

•  Freehand open die forging
  
•  Traditional open die forging
  
•  Big BLU QC die system forging
  
•  Forging Damascus
  

Skilled learning opportunities abound!

Classes taught by experts in the field of artist blacksmithing.
One power hammer and forging station per two students.

Using the methods developed by modern professionals, students from coast to coast have discovered the magic created with a power hammer. The time saved by forging with a power hammer vs. forging by hand, will justify the cost of owning a power hammer. However, the hammer will not produce excellent results without a trained operator. One could spend years 'playing around' with a power hammer and still not reap the full benefits offered by these tireless tools. While the techniques used in "free-hand" or "free form" power hammer forging are not rocket science, instruction, practice and critique are required to become proficient with the power hammer. This is all covered at the Power Hammer School.

Local Classes or Demonstrations

We will come to YOUR shop if you have one or more Big BLU's and put on a class for you, your employees, your friends or local group. Note that the value of the class is related to the ratio of hammers to students. Normally for a class the hammer and forge to student ratio is 2 or 3 to one but for private classes 4 to one works. IF you have more attendees then the class is primarily a demonstration. Classes can run one of more days, two to three being typical. For costs and scheduling please contact us or call at the number below.

Power Hammer School - Custom Classes

The Power Hammer School is offering custom, classes. These classes are designed for a group that wishes to learn the basics or finer points of free form forging, tooling, etc. All materials, tools and instruction are included. Call for scheduling or more information.

Remote classes in your shop can also be arranged. Call for details.