Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing: Core Skills or previous blacksmithing experience.

Open up a wide array of new possibilities by learning the original way to weld. Once mastered, forge welding allows a smith to join two pieces of steel together. This foundational skill is used in everything from chain links to axes and Damascus steel.

This five-hour class provides an understanding of the welding process, the zones of the fire, flux, scarfs, and an overview of different types of welds focusing on bundle and loop welds. The student will leave class with a forge welded spoon and a marshmallow roaster with a welded handle.

Taught in our Village Smithy on the second Saturday of the month at the following times: February, April and October: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and June, August: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Materials provided.

Once students have completed Basic Blacksmithing: Forge Welding they are eligible to take any of the Forge Welding project classes including the Tomahawk/Trade Axe class.

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. Youths ages 12-14 may enroll if a parent or legal guardian enrolls in and takes the class with the younger student. 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.