CLASSES AND EVENTS
Team Strike: Hammer Smith
Join the Steve King, Rob Hough, and Paul Kennedy for a 2 day Hammer Making course using traditional team striking techniques!
The cost of the class will include tuition, material fees, as well as bagels and coffee in the morning each day. Purchase of this in-person course will also grant you access to the live recording of the class when it is published on our Online Education page so that you have lifetime access to the process, information, and memories. Housing and transportation options are not available at this time and are the responsibility of the student. Local housing can be found at visitandersonmadisoncounty.com
This is a BEGINNER level class!
No prior experience needed! Just bring your curiosity, grit, and a thirst for adventure. We'll provide the rest, including expert instruction, top-notch equipment, and a fiery atmosphere that will ignite your passion.
Limited spots available! Claim your place at the forge today!
Suitable for all skill levels - must be 18+!
For smiths under 18, please reach out to school@coaliron.com to discuss optionsParticipants of this class will get to craft their very own hammer using team striking techniques- this means ALL hand work and a lot of big hammer swings! You’ll be working closely with a fellow student and or instructor throughout the process and will get to experience striking and directing for a full hammer build! Our professional IBA instructors will help teach you the following:
Hammer Design
Understanding hammer making and striking tools
Punching by hand
Striking/Directing with a partner
Hammer Heat Treat, hanging, and finishing
What you’ll need on the day of the class:
PPE (Safety Glasses, Ear Protection, Gloves, Respirator)
Closed toe shoes (safety toe is recommended) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
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We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you may need to cancel your attendance to one of our scheduled classes. However, please note that refunds are subject to the following policy:
If you cancel your attendance more than 30 days before the start of the class, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
If you cancel your attendance within 30 days of the start of the class, you will not be eligible for a refund.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please understand that our classes have limited availability and we need to ensure that all registered attendees are committed to attending.
Class registration is non-transferable under any circumstances. The student in attendance must match the ID information of our class registration records.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need to make a cancellation, please do not hesitate to contact us at school@coaliron.com
The Coal School of Iron is not financially responsible for any other accommodations any student makes for themselves should a cancellation occur. This includes room and board, travel arrangements, travel insurance, etc.
Steel and Leather Stool
Join us for a captivating blacksmithing experience as we delve into the art of forging furniture. This two-day class offers a blend of traditional blacksmithing skills and contemporary methods, providing a unique opportunity to create a timeless and functional tool of craftsmanship and beauty—a stool that embodies both technique and artistry.
Fathers Day Forged Grill Set with Derek Melton
Give the gift of fire and steak! Join in for a session of forging with Derek Melton and forge your own full set of grill tools!
Decoding Mosaic Damascus
In this course, you will learn how material moves and forms patterns, and with that understanding, learn how to turn around and reverse engineer patterns.
DeMathcus & Irregular Billet Assembly
In this course, you will use mathematics to design and assemble unusual billets to create unique showstopping mosaic damascus patterns. Over the course of the three days, Mareko will go through his workbook detailing the math of irregular billet assemblies with you, and do a variety of forging demonstrations to illustrate those designs, including his new tip welding technique, the off-square bookmatch, and Huxley's doors.
Intro to the Forged Blade - August
The Coal School of Iron invites you to spend a day wielding fire and steel in this one-day blade smithing class
No prior experience needed! Just bring your curiosity, grit, and a thirst for adventure. We'll provide the rest, including expert instruction, top-notch equipment, and a fiery atmosphere that will ignite your passion.
Limited spots available! Claim your place at the forge today!
2024 Axe Intensive
Learn to make things that CHOP! In this course students will learn to forge axe making tools, 2 styles of axes, and ending with grinding, heat treat, and hanging axes on a handle.
Intro to the Forged Blade - April
The Coal School of Iron invites you to spend a day wielding fire and steel in this one-day blade smithing class
No prior experience needed! Just bring your curiosity, grit, and a thirst for adventure. We'll provide the rest, including expert instruction, top-notch equipment, and a fiery atmosphere that will ignite your passion.
Limited spots available! Claim your place at the forge today!
Power Hammer Fundamentals
Experience the pinnacle of power forging with a living legend, Kurt Fehrenbach in his POWER HAMMER FUNDAMENTALS seminar and lab!
Knight Elemental: Brute-De-Forge Chopper
Jump into the forge with Master Smith JASON KNIGHT to learn the ways of bladesmithing from a true LEGEND.
Hammer Time
It’s hammer time! Forge and finish your own blacksmithing hammer with Nathan Brandt in this half-day class!
The Forged Rose
Join us for a captivating blacksmithing experience as we delve into the art of forging a stunning rose from raw materials. This one-day class offers a blend of traditional blacksmithing skills and contemporary methods, providing a unique opportunity to create a timeless symbol of craftsmanship and beauty—a forged rose that embodies both technique and artistry.
Andy Davis Hammer-In 2023!
Join us December 1st and 2nd for the second annual Andy Davis Hammer-In!
Fundamentals of Modern Swordsmithing with Cedarlore Forge
This class teaches the fundamental skills needed to craft high-quality swords, with a focus on overall function and clean fit-up. Students will learn design, stock-removal grinding, blade heat-treating, and finishing techniques to create an original heirloom quality sword.
Hammer Time
It’s hammer time! Forge and finish your own blacksmithing hammer with Nathan Brandt in this half-day class!
Creating the Integral Knife with Charlie Ellis
Learn the ins and outs of integral blades, forged and finished with Charlie Ellis!
2023 Axe Intensive with River City Forge & Tool
Learn to make things that CHOP! In this course students will learn to forge axe making tools, 2 styles of axes, and ending with grinding, heat treat, and hanging axes on a handle.
Fundamentals of Modern Swordsmithing with Cedarlore Forge
This class teaches the fundamental skills needed to craft high-quality swords, with a focus on overall function and clean fit-up. Students will learn design, stock-removal grinding, blade heat-treating, and finishing techniques to create an original heirloom quality sword.
Forging Fundamentals
This is the start of learning to make things with hot steel and a hammer!
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you may need to cancel your attendance to one of our scheduled classes. However, please note that refunds are subject to the following policy:
If you cancel your attendance more than 30 days before the start of the class, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
If you cancel your attendance within 30 days of the start of the class, you will not be eligible for a refund.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please understand that our classes have limited availability and we need to ensure that all registered attendees are committed to attending.
Class registration is non-transferable under any circumstances. The student in attendance must match the ID information of our class registration records.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need to make a cancellation, please do not hesitate to contact us at school@coaliron.com
The Coal School of Iron is not financially responsible for any other accommodations any student makes for themselves should a cancellation occur. This includes room and board, travel arrangements, travel insurance, etc.