Taste of Blacksmithing SUMMER 2025

Date and Time:   Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location:  Minnesota School of Horseshoeing, 6250 Riverdale Drive NW, Anoka, MN 55303  (see map below)

Class Description:  Hammer in hand, iron heated in the coal forge, anvil at the ready, you’ll be making one or more take-home projects: a drive-hook, an S-hook or just keep hammering and see what amazing shape comes forth. Bring your creativity, safety glasses, and curiosity – we supply everything else.

Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak, 612-226-8608, rebelhornbrook@gmail.com

Class Champion:  Harvey Steele 239-671-8887, hsteele@handeecleat.com

Cost: $65.00 for members, $80.00 for non-members  

Class size:  Maximum students: 8    Minimum students: 6 

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Bring your favorite hammer.  Gloves are optional. 

Safety Equipment: We will be forging with coal. Safety glasses are mandatory. Wear clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes. Hearing protection is optional but recommended.

Lunch: We will break for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. You can bring your lunch, or you can grab food at a local restaurant. We encourage you to eat in the classroom and have some productive discussions, Q&A with the instructors, etc.

Questions? Contact Harvey Steele with any questions by email:  hsteele@handeecleat.com or call/text 239-671-8887.

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