Beginners Blacksmithing 3-Day Spring 2025

Dates: The classes are held on the following Saturdays of March 8, 15 & 22, 2025, 9 AM – end between 3 and 5 PM

Location: Minnesota School of Horseshoeing, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW, Ramsey MN 55303, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College (see map below).

Class Description:  This 3-day class covers the basics of: Safety, Tools, Fire Control, Forging Dynamics, Tapers (ribbon, fishtail, point), Twisting, Riveting, Shouldering, Upset, Cutting, Splitting, Punching, Heat Treat, Scrolling, Bending, Forge welding. 

Class Size:  8 maximum, 4 minimum

Instructor:  Larry Wasmund at poundedtreasures@gmail.com  or call 507-46-0205

Cost: $190 for NON members, $180 for Guild members (covers everything you need: the facility, coal, metal tools and workbook)
Minors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.

What you need to bring: Eye, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses, earmuffs or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.

Tools: Tools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer, punches, chisels and tools, bring them along.  A small 1-to-2-pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.

Class Champion:  Kim Maas at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com  or call 651-328-7219

Lunch: We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast-food restaurant.

*** Registration acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

Questions? Email Kim at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com