Hammer Making Spring 2026

Date and Time:  May 9,  2026, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  (Please come by 8:30 to get your fire started for a prompt 9:00 start)

Instructors: Derrick Phillips, and others

Class level:  This is an intermediate skill level class.  *To have the best chance of success with an Intermediate class, prospective students should have practiced and achieved proficiency in the skills taught in the Beginners Blacksmithing Class.

Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map below)

Cost: $120 for non-members,  $100 for Guild members

Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 4

Class Description: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class has taken at least a few days long beginners’ class and has several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal, as this class works with a larger hot piece. This class will teach you the skills you need to make a basic rounding
hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel, punch the eye, shape both striking ends, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer.  

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

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class:  Bring your favorite hammers: one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. Tongs for holding 1-1/2" square stock if you have that size.

Safety Equipment: The usual for forging with coal: gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.

Lunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon. Also, bring plenty of water to stay hydrated during the day.

Special Instructions:  This class can run late (just a heads up).

*** 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