Join Benton Frisse with River City Forge & Tool
for an awesome 2 day class learning how to forge a hatchet. This class is for the blacksmith looking to start down the addictive path of handled tool making! Benton will teach drift forging, punching holes in steel, how to drift those holes to fit a handle, and how to forge, grind, heat treat, hang, and sharpen axe heads. Sign up now for an incredible AXE INTENSIVE experience!
CLASS DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO HAVE PRIOR FORGING/BLACKSMITHING EXPERIENCE
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
Benton Frisse
Benton Frisse is a blacksmith & bladesmith from Evansville, IN specializing in axes, tomahawk, and garden tools. He and his step-father, Wayne Hall, operate River City Forge & Tool by forging and shipping edged tools all over the globe. Between Wayne and Benton, they combine over 55 years of blacksmithing experience.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
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.