ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING CLASSES

Sponsored by The 55 Acre Project

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Blacksmithing 101.

Register for Level 1, 2, 3 at:

55acreproject.com/classes

Level 1, 2, 3 and Open Forge require a coal fee of $30 payable to the Instructor on the day of class.

Level 1: BASIC 

  • Level 1 is a series of 12 projects that guide you through 15 different skills.
  • Some of the skills include scrolling, tapering, forge-welding and heat treating.
  • Must have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired Blacksmithing satisfactorily and secured instructor's recommendation to be eligible.
  • Required textbook is available at the Welcome Center (Museum Gift Shop/Office).

Level 2: APPRENTICE

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1.

Level 2 is more technical with added intermediate to advanced scrollwork and a focus on tooling and collaring for  Level 2 Grille certification.

Level 3: JOURNEYMAN

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2.

Level 3 is held monthly as a grille workshop where techniques and tooling required to complete the CBA Level 3 grille to spec.

Open Forge 

Prerquisite: Completion of Blacksmithing 101.

Open Forge allows students to come and complete their projects outside of the class. Available to current museum members who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired on any day that a class is held at the forge. Check in with an instructor upon arrival.  

ELECTIVES

Several elective classes are held throughout the year that teach a project outside the CBA curriculum.  More information can be obtained at the Vista Forge website.

BLACKSMITH EXPERIENCE

The "Blacksmith Experience" workshops are a great way to foster creativity and collaboration for your group.  Participants will end the day with a finished project; no prior experience necessary. Contact Vista Forge to book your next team building event.

For more information visit 

https://www.vistaforge.org/ 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING 55 ACRES:

 

Email inquiries: [email protected]
Phone 888-348-9945