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This introductory, skills-focused class will teach the fundamentals of blacksmithing in a supportive, female-focused environment where students can learn this traditional craft. While forging a plant hanger, throughout the day we will explore the long and often overlooked history of women blacksmiths and the future of women in the craft. Students will develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of blacksmithing. This class aims to create a welcoming entry point to blacksmithing for women. Everyone welcome.
The class project will be a plant hanger. Skills covered will include history, terminology, safety, starting, maintaining and extinguishing a coal fire, hammer and tong techniques, identifying steel temperatures by sight, tapering, curving, bending, twisting and brishing and finishing projects.
Instructor: Smith Jennifer Cochran Anderson
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 5.5 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
After completing it, students become eligible for Basic Blacksmithing: Core Skills.
What to Wear
A cotton or other natural-fiber shirt (long sleeves optional)
Long pants or jeans
Work boots or closed-toe shoes
What to Bring
Safety glasses (required)
Hearing protection (optional)
Water (at least 1 gallon in the summer)
Sack lunch (classes include a 30-minute break)
Gourmet sandwiches, chips, and drinks are available for purchase in the General Store.
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll if a parent or legal guardian signs the attendance release form at the start of class.
Ages 12–14 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.
This introductory, skills-focused class will teach the fundamentals of blacksmithing in a supportive, female-focused environment where students can learn this traditional craft. While forging a plant hanger, throughout the day we will explore the long and often overlooked history of women blacksmiths and the future of women in the craft. Students will develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of blacksmithing. This class aims to create a welcoming entry point to blacksmithing for women. Everyone welcome.
The class project will be a plant hanger. Skills covered will include history, terminology, safety, starting, maintaining and extinguishing a coal fire, hammer and tong techniques, identifying steel temperatures by sight, tapering, curving, bending, twisting and brishing and finishing projects.
Instructor: Smith Jennifer Cochran Anderson
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 5.5 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
After completing it, students become eligible for Basic Blacksmithing: Core Skills.
What to Wear
A cotton or other natural-fiber shirt (long sleeves optional)
Long pants or jeans
Work boots or closed-toe shoes
What to Bring
Safety glasses (required)
Hearing protection (optional)
Water (at least 1 gallon in the summer)
Sack lunch (classes include a 30-minute break)
Gourmet sandwiches, chips, and drinks are available for purchase in the General Store.
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll if a parent or legal guardian signs the attendance release form at the start of class.
Ages 12–14 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.
