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J U N E 2026
J U N E 2026
JUNE 20-21 & 27-28, 2026
SATURDAY LEVEL I
Leaf Keyring
Saturday, June 6, 9a
Instructor: David Gottfredson
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
Learn to forge this iconic leaf shape into a keyring or pendant. These make great gifts!
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SUNDAY LEVEL I
Heart Wall Hook
Sunday, June 7, 9a
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
Learn to forge a handy wall hook for hoses, cords and other heavy items. The heart-shaped top makes this a good gift!
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SATURDAY LEVEL II
Bolt-End Scrolls
Saturday, June 13 9a
Instructor: David Morice
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
Learn this iconic bolt-end scroll design. June starts the summer of scrolls - all useful in decorative gates and panels.
(no reservation required)
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
THURSDAY LEVEL I
THURSDAY LEVEL I
Heart Wall Hook
Heart Wall Hook
Thursday, June 18, 4p
Instructor: Dave Catchpole
Blacksmith Barn - $30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a handy wall hook for hoses, cords and other heavy items. The heart-shaped top makes this a good gift!
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
BLACKSMITHING 101
BLACKSMITHING 101
Blacksmithing 101 (beginner) Classes – Adult or Youth (10+) Paired
Our 2-part beginner classes teach you to forge useful projects while learning to safely manage a coal forge and use blacksmithing tools! No experience or tools required. Completion of 101 is required to participate in our regular classes, open forge dates, and other blacksmithing events.
Upon completing our 101 course, you are entitled to your first Level I class free!
Weekend and weekday classes are available. Register online HERE
For questions and inquiries, call
(760) 941-1791
OPEN FORGE DATES
OPEN FORGE DATES
Saturdays/Sundays in June, 9a-3p
$30 Coal Fee – 9am to 3p Bring your own or purchase metal
Open forge time is available to current museum members who are certified by Vista Forge instructors to safely operate a coal forge. You must use required safety equipment, proper clothing, follow all safety rules, and be considerate of other events and forging classes in session. Contact Instructor when class is in session before forging. Youth smiths must be accompanied by an adult.
Prerequisite: completion of the Blacksmith 101 course, active enrollment or completion of Level I classes, and current museum membership. Youth smiths must be accompanied by an adult.
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