Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing: Forge Welding or previous forge welding experience.

Make your own classic tomahawk/trade axe, hand tools that were once ubiquitous across North America and played a major role in trade between Native Americans and Europeans. Project is forged in a wrap style with a high carbon bit welded into a mild steel body these axes are tough, but hold an edge and a true test of a smiths ability to forge weld.

Taught in our Village Smithy on the listed Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Materials provided.

Students should wear a cotton or other natural-fiber shirt (long sleeves optional), long pants or jeans, and work boots or close-toed shoes. Bring a bottle of water and a sack lunch. A 30-minute lunch break will be given. Gourmet sandwiches, chips and drinks are available for purchase in the General Store.

Class is designed for students ages 18 and older. Students aged 15-17 years old may enroll so long as a parent or legal guardian signs the attendance release form at the beginning of the class. No exceptions.

Enrollment is required no less than a week before the class date. All enrollments are subject to availability.

Important notice: No refunds are allowed once the enrollment fee is received. Students who cannot attend a class for whatever reason may reschedule once, on a space-available basis..