Designed especially for homeschool and flex-schedule learners ages 14–17, this beginner-friendly blacksmithing class gives students the chance to experience the excitement of working at a real forge in a safe, structured environment. Each 2-hour class introduces students to basic blacksmithing tools and techniques while building confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills. Students will learn how metal moves under heat, how to use a hammer with control, and how simple techniques can shape raw steel into something useful and memorable.
Each class centers on a hands-on project that students will complete and take home the same day. Along the way, they will practice patience, craftsmanship, and shop safety while enjoying a creative experience that feels both historic and empowering. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and clothes suitable for workshop activities.
Dragon Pendant / Backpack Hanger
In this creative blacksmithing class, students will forge a dragon-inspired pendant or backpack hanger from steel and leave with a finished piece that is both wearable and full of character. Using graceful scrollwork and simple shaping techniques, students will learn how to move hot metal, form tight decorative curls, and create a small project with a striking fantasy feel. This class is a great fit for young makers who enjoy dragons, medieval themes, and hands-on craftsmanship, and each student will take home a unique forged piece they can wear, display, or clip onto a bag.
Horseshoe Butter Knife
In this beginner-friendly blacksmithing class, students will transform a real horseshoe into a butter knife they can take home and use. Over the course of the class, they will learn foundational forging skills such as heating, bending, flattening, and shaping steel while working safely in a supervised shop environment. This project is a fun introduction to blacksmithing because it turns an everyday object into something surprising, useful, and memorable, giving students a finished piece that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and practical function.
Instructor: Smith Shayne DuBose
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 2 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)
Gourmet sandwiches, chips, and drinks are available for purchase in the General Store.
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 14-17 and older.
Designed especially for homeschool and flex-schedule learners ages 14–17, this beginner-friendly blacksmithing class gives students the chance to experience the excitement of working at a real forge in a safe, structured environment. Each 2-hour class introduces students to basic blacksmithing tools and techniques while building confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills. Students will learn how metal moves under heat, how to use a hammer with control, and how simple techniques can shape raw steel into something useful and memorable.
Each class centers on a hands-on project that students will complete and take home the same day. Along the way, they will practice patience, craftsmanship, and shop safety while enjoying a creative experience that feels both historic and empowering. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and clothes suitable for workshop activities.
Dragon Pendant / Backpack Hanger
In this creative blacksmithing class, students will forge a dragon-inspired pendant or backpack hanger from steel and leave with a finished piece that is both wearable and full of character. Using graceful scrollwork and simple shaping techniques, students will learn how to move hot metal, form tight decorative curls, and create a small project with a striking fantasy feel. This class is a great fit for young makers who enjoy dragons, medieval themes, and hands-on craftsmanship, and each student will take home a unique forged piece they can wear, display, or clip onto a bag.
Horseshoe Butter Knife
In this beginner-friendly blacksmithing class, students will transform a real horseshoe into a butter knife they can take home and use. Over the course of the class, they will learn foundational forging skills such as heating, bending, flattening, and shaping steel while working safely in a supervised shop environment. This project is a fun introduction to blacksmithing because it turns an everyday object into something surprising, useful, and memorable, giving students a finished piece that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and practical function.
Instructor: Smith Shayne DuBose
Location & Duration: The Village Smithy, 2 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)
Gourmet sandwiches, chips, and drinks are available for purchase in the General Store.
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 14-17 and older.
