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DECEMBER 2025
DECEMBER 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
Heart Wall Hook
Saturday, December 6, 9a
Instructor: David Gottfredson
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a useful wall hook with a decorative heart-shape to hold cords, hoses, bikes, etc. 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
Leaf Keyring
Sunday, December 7, 9a
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a leaf-shaped keyring. Forging pleasing leaf shapes is a basic blacksmithing skill you will use in many future projects. Includes chisel and decorative work. Make several as gifts.
(no reservation required)
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
STAINED GLASS
STAINED GLASS
Sunday, December 7, 9a BEGINNER
Metal Arts Building
Limited space. $200
info and registration HERE
This beginning stained glass class teaches the basics of this ancient art. The student learns to cut glass, apply copper foil just like Louis Comfort Tiffany, solder it together, and put the finishing touches on it. The students leave with a piece of stained glass art to hang.
You must have an active museum membership to participate.
MALAYSIAN PARANG DEMO
MALAYSIAN PARANG DEMO
With Ben Abbott
(two days)
Saturday, December 13, &
Sunday, December 14, 9a
Blacksmith Barn - $50
more info and registration HERE
The participation version of this class filled up fast! But you can still learn from a master bladesmith with this watch-only class for only $50. Hang out with your fellow smiths and take notes and photos without the hard work!
Potluck Barbecue to follow!
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SPECIAL FORGE & FILE
SPECIAL FORGE & FILE
With Ben Abbott
Sunday, December 14, 9a-2p
Metal Arts Building - $50
more info and registration HERE
Only a few spots left! Forged in Fire Champion Ben Abbott is hosting this special knifemaking competition in Vista Forge's Forge & File style! Come and compete with your fellow smiths to make the best -DELETED!- (secret!) of them all! Fun for all levels!
Bring the family and watch for free!
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SATURDAY LEVEL II
Grill Assembly
Saturday, December 13, 9a
Instructor: David Morice
Blacksmith Barn -$30 coal/materials fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge and apply collars to hold together iron work and the Level 2 Grill!
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
HOLIDAY POTLUCK
VF Annual Holiday Potluck &
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Saturday, December 13 at 11:30a Blacksmith Barn
Our annual end of the year party is always a great time to eat and be merry with your fellow smiths! Handmade gifts are the best option for our always exciting white elephant gift exchange where stealing becomes an art form. Visiting knifemaker Ben Abbott will join us and he has a gift to include! Bring a dish, a drink, or serving items and join the party!
THURSDAY LEVEL I
THURSDAY LEVEL I
Leaf Keyring
Leaf Keyring
Thursday, December 18, 4p
Instructor: Dave Catchpole
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
prepay HERE
Learn to forge a leaf-shaped keyring. Forging pleasing leaf shapes is a basic blacksmithing skill you will use in many future projects. Includes chisel and decorative work. Make several as gifts.
(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.
Weekend and weekday classes are available. Register online HERE
For questions and inquiries, contact info@55acreproject.com
Upon completing our 101 course, you are entitled to your first Level 1 class free!
OPEN FORGE DATES
OPEN FORGE DATES
Saturdays/Sundays in September, 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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