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F E B R U A R Y 2026
F E B R U A R Y 2026
2026 CBA SPRING CONFERENCE
April 16-18
The 2026 Spring Conference will host a great series of guest demonstrators, hands-on education activities, fun contests and games for all skill levels, not to mention great food!
SATURDAY LEVEL I
Heart Trivet
Saturday, February 7, 9a
Instructor: David Gottfredson
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a pot trivet shaped like a heart! This project is deceptively simple but forging identical tapers and scrolls can be a challenge. Just in time for Valentine's day. Makes a great gift.
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SUNDAY LEVEL I
Butterfly Hinge
Sunday, January 8, 9a
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge decorative hinges for a cabinet or chest. Bring a sharp chisel and a small round punch. This is a challenging opportunity to develop your skills.
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SATURDAY LEVEL II
Welded Hinges
Saturday, February 7, 9a
Instructor: David Morice
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge decorative hinges for a cabinet or chest. Bring a sharp chisel and a small round punch. This is a challenging opportunity to develop your skills. This class is the same as the Sunday class but divided into 2-parts due to the shorter class times. Part 2 will be in March.
(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
Butterfly Hinge
Butterfly Hinge
Thursday, January 12, 4p
Instructor: Dave Catchpole
Blacksmith Barn - $30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge decorative hinges for a cabinet or chest. Bring a sharp chisel and a small round punch. This is a challenging opportunity to develop your skills.
(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 February, 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.
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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