ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING CLASSES

Successful Completion of Blacksmithing 101 is the prerequisite for Vista Forge CBA Level 1 Classes. 

 
Level 1, 2, 3 & Open Forge - $20 coal fee. May be paid cash at the door or purchased in the museum gift shop. 
 

Level 1 

Both Saturday and Sunday of the first full weekend of the month 9am-3pm (come for one or both days). 
Fourth Thursday of EVERY month from 4pm-8:30pm.
  • Level 1 is a series of 12 projects that guide you through 15 different skills.
  • Some of the skills include scrolling, tapering, forge-welding and heat treating.
  • Must have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired Blacksmithing satisfactorily and secured instructor's recommendation to be eligible.
  • Required textbook is available at the Welcome Center (Museum Gift Shop/Office).
  • Fee: $20 - Pay cash at the door or pre-purchase vouchers at the Welcome Center.
 

Level 2 

Second Saturday of the month 9am-3pm in the Big Barn. 
 

Level 3 

Second Saturday of the month 9am-3pm in the Metals Arts Building. 
 

Open Forge 

Available to current museum members who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or Youth Paired. Available any day that a class is held at the forge. Check in with an instructor upon arrival.  

For more information visit

vistaforge.org
Click here for : 2024 Level 1 class project schedule