Friday Night Forging is a hands-on blacksmithing experience designed for adults who want to try something memorable, creative, and far outside the usual night-out routine. In this beginner-friendly class, participants step into the forge, work with real tools, and shape hot steel into a finished project they can take home. It is an engaging introduction to blacksmithing that combines fire, hammer, and skill in a way that feels both exciting and deeply satisfying, whether you come on your own or bring friends along.
This class is especially well suited for couples, friend groups, team outings, and anyone looking for a shared experience that is active, social, and genuinely different. Rather than just watching a demonstration, participants will spend most of the class working at the anvil, learning by doing with guidance from an instructor every step of the way. Friday Night Forging is ideal for adults who want an unforgettable evening of hands-on creativity, a little fire and sweat, and the chance to leave with both a handmade piece and a story to tell.
Steak Turner
Forge a steak turner that is as useful at the grill as it is satisfying to make. In this hands-on blacksmithing project, students will shape and refine steel into a sturdy cooking tool while learning core forging techniques such as drawing out, flattening, tapering, and forming functional curves. The finished piece is practical, durable, and made to be used, giving students a project they can take home with pride and put to work right away.
Pair of Steel Chopsticks
Create a pair of hand-forged steel chopsticks in a project that blends precision, control, and simple elegance. Students will learn how to taper, straighten, and refine hot steel while focusing on consistency and detail as they make two matching pieces. This project is a great introduction to careful forging work, and students will leave with a distinctive handmade pair of chopsticks that is both functional and memorable.
Instructor: Lead Smith Shayne DuBose
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 3 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)
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.
Friday Night Forging is a hands-on blacksmithing experience designed for adults who want to try something memorable, creative, and far outside the usual night-out routine. In this beginner-friendly class, participants step into the forge, work with real tools, and shape hot steel into a finished project they can take home. It is an engaging introduction to blacksmithing that combines fire, hammer, and skill in a way that feels both exciting and deeply satisfying, whether you come on your own or bring friends along.
This class is especially well suited for couples, friend groups, team outings, and anyone looking for a shared experience that is active, social, and genuinely different. Rather than just watching a demonstration, participants will spend most of the class working at the anvil, learning by doing with guidance from an instructor every step of the way. Friday Night Forging is ideal for adults who want an unforgettable evening of hands-on creativity, a little fire and sweat, and the chance to leave with both a handmade piece and a story to tell.
Steak Turner
Forge a steak turner that is as useful at the grill as it is satisfying to make. In this hands-on blacksmithing project, students will shape and refine steel into a sturdy cooking tool while learning core forging techniques such as drawing out, flattening, tapering, and forming functional curves. The finished piece is practical, durable, and made to be used, giving students a project they can take home with pride and put to work right away.
Pair of Steel Chopsticks
Create a pair of hand-forged steel chopsticks in a project that blends precision, control, and simple elegance. Students will learn how to taper, straighten, and refine hot steel while focusing on consistency and detail as they make two matching pieces. This project is a great introduction to careful forging work, and students will leave with a distinctive handmade pair of chopsticks that is both functional and memorable.
Instructor: Lead Smith Shayne DuBose
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 3 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)
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.
