Touchmark Class August 2026

Date and Time:  August 22, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (could run longer)

Class level:   Intermediate     *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.

Instructor: Stephen Olivo

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

Cost: $140 for non-members,  $120 for Guild members

Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 4

Class Description:  If you've ever wanted to make your mark on the world,  come make a maker’s mark to mark your hot steel projects. Sign that cool steel project you just finished with a makers mark you made. Will cover design, forging, and heat treat.  Minors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child.  There will be no sharing of forges.

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

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Students need to bring: Forging hammer, jewelry files, scribes, punches, chisels, bring your own rotary tool (Foredom, Dremel, etc.) and bits for said tool. 

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.

Other Equipment:  Instructors, 5 vises post or hardy mount, reverse stamps, rotary tools, punches, chisels.   Students, if you have these tools listed feel free to bring them with you.

Lunch arrangements: We will break for lunch around 12:00 for an hour. Bring your lunch or eat at one of the local restaurants. There is a refrigerator in the classroom.  Bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated during the class.

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

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