Blacksmithing 102 Class

Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge

Take your blacksmithing skills to the next level with our Blacksmithing 102 class! Designed for students who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or have prior metalworking experience, this course builds upon fundamental techniques and introduces new skills essential for forging.

What You’ll Learn

After a brief refresher on the basics, we’ll dive into advanced techniques, including:

• Upsetting – Thickening steel by compressing it
• Fullering – Creating grooves and transitions with specialized tools
• Hot Punching – Making holes in hot metal using a punch
• Riveting – Joining metal pieces with a heated rivet
• Shaping – Refining metal forms for functional and artistic designs

We’ll also explore the peen of the cross-peen hammer, learning how to use it for spreading, stretching, shaping, and texturing steel. Additional tools introduced include fullers, fullering punches, swage and rivet blocks, and a hand-cranked drill press.

Class Details

📅 Date & Time: July 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (7 hours of instruction with a 1-hour lunch break)

👨‍🏭 Class Size: Limited to 5 students

👥 Age Requirement: Students under 18 must be accompanied by an observing adult (no fee for the adult)

💲 Cost: $140 per student

What to Bring & Wear

✅ Closed-toe shoes

✅ Long pants

✅ Safety glasses

✅ A water bottle

🥪 Your own lunch (or take the opportunity to explore the site during the break)

👕 Dress for the weather: Because of the summer heat, students may wear a T-shirt. Long sleeves are not required. Shorts are also permitted; however, long pants are strongly recommended for additional protection from sparks, hot metal, and the forge environment.

Join us for a hands-on, immersive experience and sharpen your blacksmithing skills. Spaces are limited—sign up today! 🔨🔥