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JULY 2025
JULY 2025
PREPAY ONLINE
You can now prepay online for Level 1 and 2 Classes or Open Forge Sessions here or at the forge with a posted QR code!
SATURDAY LEVEL I CLASS
SATURDAY LEVEL I CLASS
3-Corner Trivet
3-Corner Trivet
Saturday, July 5, 9am
Instructor David Gottfredson
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee prepay HERE
Learn to forge a useful pot trivet for the kitchen or campfire. Makes a great gift!
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SUNDAY LEVEL I CLASS
SUNDAY LEVEL I CLASS
Hot Cut Chisel
Hot Cut Chisel
Sunday, July 6, 9am
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge an essential blacksmithing tool - a chisel for cutting hot steel at the anvil. This class includes high carbon steel with annealing, hardening and tempering to develop strong and durable tools.
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SATURDAY LEVEL II CLASS
SATURDAY LEVEL II CLASS
Scrolling Tongs
Scrolling Tongs
Saturday, July 12, 9a
Instructor: David Morice
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a this essential blacksmithing tool for tightening or fixing bends and scrolls.
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
THURSDAY LEVEL I CLASS
THURSDAY LEVEL I CLASS
Hot Cut Chisel
Hot Cut Chisel
Thursday, July 17 4p
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge an essential blacksmithing tool - a chisel for cutting hot steel at the anvil. This class includes high carbon steel with annealing, hardening and tempering to develop strong and durable tools.
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
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 1 class free!
Weekend and weekday classes are available. Register online HERE
For questions and inquiries, contact info@55acreproject.com
OPEN FORGE DATES
OPEN FORGE DATES
Saturdays/Sundays in July, 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 forging classes in session. Contact Instructor when class is in session before forging.
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate. Youth smiths must be accompanied by an adult.
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