Calendar, Events & Classes  2023

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 2023 Classes at Calerin Forge

All fees are non-refundable, but fees may be transferred from one class to another or to the next calendar year.

Prices may increase due to constantly changing prices of materials. 

When visiting Calerin Forge, please observe our 10 mph 

speed limit.

NOTE:  Classes MUST have a minimum of 4 participants, no exceptions.


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March 11 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)



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March 17-18  Basic Blacksmithing

This class will introduce students to the basic skill set necessary to successful forge work. The class is project driven and fast-paced. Participants will leave with a hands on knowledge of basic forge craft including heat treating and tempering of carbon steels. 

Cost: $650.00 per person

($150 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)



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April 8 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)



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April 14-15  Bushcraft

Students will forge a traditional style tomahawk, flint striker, and more.

Cost: $525.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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May 6 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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May 12-13 Advanced Bladesmithing 102

Students will learn to forge, heat treat and finish 2 high carbon steel knives.

Cost: $625.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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June 3 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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June 9-10 Junkyard Steel/Homestead Iron

Students will learn to identify and repurpose junkyard steel and will learn basic forgecraft and forge basic tools for the homestead.

Entry level class.

Cost: $600.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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August 5 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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August 11-12  Advanced Bladesmithing 102

Students will learn to forge, heat treat and finish 2 high carbon steel knives.

Cost: $625.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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August 25-26 Basic Blacksmithing

This class will introduce students to the basic skill set necessary to successful forge work. The class is project driven and fast-paced. Participants will leave with a hands on knowledge of basic forge craft including heat treating and tempering of carbon steels. 

Cost: $650.00 per person

($150 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)




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September 2  Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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September 8-9  Bushcraft

Students will forge a traditional style tomahawk, flint striker, and more.

Cost: $525.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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September 29-30  Damascus Weekend: 

Students will learn to forge a billet of mixed high carbon steels and forge an 80 layer Damascus knife including heat treatment, etching, and attaching the handle.

Basic blacksmithing and knowledge of forge welding required.  

Limit of two students.

Cost: $725.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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October 7 Introduction to Knife Making

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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October 13-14 Basic Blacksmithing

This class will introduce students to the basic skill set necessary to successful forge work. The class is project driven and fast-paced. Participants will leave with a hands on knowledge of basic forge craft including heat treating and tempering of carbon steels. 

Cost: $650.00 per person

($150 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


Payment Options

October 27-28 Junkyard Steel/Homestead Iron

Students will learn to identify and repurpose junkyard steel and will learn basic forgecraft and forge basic tools for the homestead.

Entry level class.

Cost: $600.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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November 4  Introduction to Knife Making:

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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November 10-11 Damascus Weekend: 

Students will learn to forge a billet of mixed high carbon steels and forge an 80 layer Damascus knife including heat treatment, etching, and attaching the handle.

Basic blacksmithing and knowledge of forge welding required.  

Limit of two students.

Cost: $725.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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November 18  Introduction to Knife Making:

In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.

Cost: $350.00 per person

($150.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)


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