BLACKSMITHING                        

Railroad Spike Knife

Ages 18 and older

Mondays & Tuesdays (2 Consecutive Days)

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (3-hr per day)

$175 for non-members
$157.50 for members 

Put hammer to anvil with a scorching railroad spike in-between. Over two days, participants will use traditional smithing technique to shape a railroad spike into a rustic knife.

Learn the ancient technique of Blacksmithing. Students will begin with a railroad spike, then through a series of forging and hammering on an anvil they will end up with a small knife. Grinding and filing will refine the shape and edge.

This 3-hour class is offered two consecutive days, Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Pick a class that works best for you. All supplies and use of equipment are included in this unique and authentic class.

Classes are held in our new outdoor blacksmithing studio. Please dress for the weather with closed-toed shoes. A water bottle is also a good idea.

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Railroad Spike Knife Dates Day and Time              Non-member /
 Member Fee  
 Register
January 19 & 20, 2026 MON & TUES 6:00 - 9:00 pm $175 / $157.50 Register Here
March 9 & 10, 2026 MON & TUES 6:00 - 9:00 pm $175 / $157.50 Register Here
May 4 & 5, 2026 MON & TUES 6:00 - 9:00 pm $175 / $157.50 Register Here

Tomahawk Hatchet

tomahawk

Ages 18 and older

Mondays & Tuesdays (2 Consecutive Days)

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (3-hr per day)

$210 for non-members
$189 for members 


Fire up the forge and hit some hot steel! In this 2-day workshop, students will start with a common railroad spike and hand forge a tomahawk with a hot forge, an anvil, and various hand tools. Then install it on a custom-fitted wood handle.

This 3-hour class is offered two consecutive days, Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Pick a class that works best for you. All supplies and use of equipment are included in this unique and authentic class.

Classes are held in our new outdoor blacksmithing studio. Proper attire in Blacksmithing classes are important to your safety. Please wear close toed shoes and 100% cotton clothing. Proper gloves and tools will be provided for class use. A water bottle is also a good idea.

Tomahawk Hatchet 
Dates
 Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
February 23 & 24, 2026 MON & TUES 6:00 - 9:00 pm $210 / $189 Register Here
March 23 & 24, 2026 TUES & WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm $210 / $189 Register Here
May 26 & 27, 2026 TUES & WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm $210 / $189 Register Here

Blacksmith Workshop for Couples

Fireside Fridays (1-day)

Ages 18 and over

$150 non-member (per couple)

$135 member (per couple)


Couples work together to forge their choice of several lovely items; decorative centerpieces, chain of hearts, bottle openers and more. Couples will forge the entire length of the class and should leave with multiple items. All supplies included.

Fee is for 2 people so bring a date, family member or bestie!

After your finished blacksmithing your items then relax around our firepits. Purchase at beer or glass of wine and reflect about your smithing experience.

Classes are held in our new outdoor blacksmithing studio. Proper attire in Blacksmithing classes are important to your safety. Please wear close toed shoes and 100% cotton clothing. Proper gloves and tools will be provided for class use. A water bottle is also a good idea.


Blacksmith Workshop Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Fireside Friday - FEB  February 13, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 9:00 pm $150 / $135
(per couple)
 Register Here
Valentine's Day Couples Workshop - Morning February 14, 2026 SAT 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $150 / $135
(per couple)
 Register Here
Valentine's Day Couples Workshop - Afternoon February 14, 2026 SAT 1:00 - 4:00 pm $150 / $135
(per couple)
 Register Here
Fireside Friday - APRIL April 27, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 9:00 pm $150 / $135
(per couple)
 Register Here
Fireside Friday - JUNE June 5, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 9:00 pm $150 / $135
(per couple)
 Register Here

Blacksmith Workshops

Ages 18 and older

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (3-hr per day)

Select from a variety of one and day-two blacksmith workshops. Make an Herb Chopper for your kitchen or Christmas Ornaments and Tea Light Candle Holders for holiday gifts. Forge a belt buckle then make a leather strap with our Leather Instructor.  

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Blacksmith Workshop Projects Date Day and Time Non-member / Member Fee Register
Belt Buckle & Strap April 27 & 28, 2026 MON & TUE 6:00 - 9:00 pm $150 / $135 Register Here
Garden Tools March 16, 2026 MON  6:00 - 9:00 pm $100 / $90 Register Here

Having trouble registering online?  Call the Front Desk at (513) 522.2108. We can register you over the phone.

Class Cancellations & Weather Closings

A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the session prior to the stated deadline for the class to take place (maximum 12 students). The Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center follows Finneytown School District inclement weather closings. To verify closings, call 513-522-1154. 


Due to costs incurred in planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the Arts Council cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student. Refunds will be made by check, not to a credit card. To notify us of a cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org. 


Checks are payable to ArtsConnect and can be mailed to 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

For more information, call 522-1410


Contact Us


  1. ArtsConnect™ 


    (513) 522-2108

     

     Springfield Township 

     Community Arts Center

     9158 Winton Road

     Building A

     Cincinnati, Ohio 

     45231

     

    Kimberlee Flamm

    Executive Director

    kflamm@springfieldtwp.org

     (513)728-4262

     

    Lisa Zupon
    Education Director
    lzupon@springfieldtwp.org
     (513)728-4266
     

    Aharon Cagle

    Director of Marketing and RISE

    acagle@springfieldtwp.org

    513-728-4263