BLACKSMITHING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Intro to Bladesmithing


Ages 18 and older, Mondays OR Tuesdays, 5:45 -8:45 p.m. (3 hr)

$250 for non-members per 4-week session
$225 for members per 4-week session

Learn the ancient technique of Blacksmithing in this 4-week Intro class. Participants will make a small knife by heating metal in a forge then shaping it on an anvil. Students will begin with a piece of metal, then through a series of forging and hammering on an anvil they will end up with a small knife. Then grinding and filing to refine the shape and edge. Knives will be finished off with a wrapped cord handle.


This 3-hour Intro Bladesmithing class is offered twice a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:45 - 8:45 pm. Pick a day that works best for you. This class will take only a maximum of 4 students, so register early! All supplies and use of equipment are included in this unique and authentic class.


Intro to Blacksmithing
Sessions
 Session Dates Day and Time              Non-member /
 Member Fee  
 Register
2023 Session 1:

 1/16 - 2/7/2023
4 weeks 
 MON OR TUE 
5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
 $250 / $225 Register Here
2023 Sesssion 2:

 3/6 - 6/28/2023
4 weeks
 MON OR TUE
5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
 $250 / $225 Register Here
2023 Session 3:

 5/1 - 5/23/2023
4 weeks
 MON OR TUE
5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
 $250 / $225 Register Here

BLACKSMITH WORKSHOPS:

TOMAHAWK  HATCHET

Tomahawk Hatchet Workshop

Ages 18 and older, Tuesday, 5:45 -8:45 p.m. (3 hr)

$160 for non-members per 2-week session
$144 for members per 2-week session

Want to try Blacksmithing without committing to a 4-week class. Try this 2-week workshop where you'll forge a tomahawk hatchet by forging and pounding a metal railroad tie into an ax blade. Finish by making and attaching a wooden handle.

No experience necessary.  All supplies and use of equipment included.  Maximum of 6 students so sign up early!

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Tomahawk Hatchet
Workshop Sessions
 Session Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
2023 Session 1: 2/14 - 2/21/2023
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $160 / $144 Register Here
2023 Session 2: 4/4 - 4/11/2023
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $160 / $144 Register Here
2023 Session 3: 5/30 - 6/6/2023
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $160 / $144 Register Here

BLACKSMITH ONE AND TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS


Workshops are a great way to try your hand at forging and blacksmithing!  Each session has a different workshop, either 1 or 2-day classes. Try one aor try them all!

Session 1 offers a special night out for couples, besties or friends and family. Couples will work together to make a heart-shaped hook they will be proud to use! The class fee is for 2 people. This class is offered two seperate times. All supplies included.

Session 2 will offer Sculptural Animal Head Bottle Openers. Learn the basics of blacksmithing in this 2-week workshop. Students will forge a bottle opener and then scuplt the top as an animal head.  All supplies included. 

Session 3 is your chance to make a small knive in one class! Learn to forge and make a small railroad spike knife in this 1-day workshop.  All supplies included. 

Blacksmith Non-knife 
Workshops
 Session Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Couples Night: Heart-shaped Hook
fee per couple
 2/13  OR 2/20/2023
1 day 
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $90 / $81 Register Here
Sculptural Animal Head Bottle Opener

 4/3 - 4/10/2023
2 weeks
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $100 / $90 Register Here
One-day Railroad Spike Knife 6/5  OR 6/12/2023
1 day
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $90 / $81 Register Here

Having trouble registering online?  Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa 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