EVENTS CALENDAR

JUNE 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!

PAY ONLINE HERE

SATURDAY LEVEL I CLASS

Leaf Keyring

Saturday, June 7, 9am

Instructor David Gottfredson

Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee prepay HERE

Learn to forge a decorative keyring with a classic leaf shape. This is a challenging skill and you will have time to make several as gifts!

You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.

SUNDAY LEVEL I CLASS

Heart Wall Hook

Sunday, June 8, 9am

Instructor: Kelly Carle

Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee

prepay HERE

Learn to forge a useful wall hook sized for cords, hoses, and other items. Complete with a decorative heart shape at the top. Makes a great gift as well.

You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.

SATURDAY LEVEL II CLASS

Twist Sampler

Saturday, June 14, 9a

Instructor: David Morice

Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee

prepay HERE

Learn to forge a sample bar with multiple twists to show people or customers your skills!

This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.

THURSDAY LEVEL I CLASS

Heart Wall Hook

Thursday, June 26, 4p

Instructor: Kelly Carle

Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee

prepay HERE

Learn to forge a useful wall hook sized for cords, hoses, and other items. Complete with a decorative heart shape at the top. Makes a great gift as well.

This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.

FORGE & FILE COMPETITION

Saturday, June 28 2025, 9a

Host: Dave Catchpole

Metal Arts Building - $30 Coal & Materials Fee

Get ready for our semi-annual knife making competition! This fun event is similar to the popular television series. Our smiths of all experience levels will compete in a timed contest to forge a mystery KSO (Knife-Shaped Object) to the specifications revealed by the host. The competitor's knives will be subjected to a torture test to determine winners! This is always great fun and a spectator favorite. Come and participate or cheer on the competitors. All skill levels are welcome and more experienced smiths have harder requirements. The winner gets to host the next competition!

You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.

OPEN FORGE DATES

Saturdays/Sundays in April, 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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