Classes

White Hart Forge offers blacksmithing classes  near Portland, Oregon.

The lessons are 95% hands on for the student with lots of anvil and hammer time. I start out by teaching how to hammer correctly. We use small projects that the student produces to learn the basic techniques. The student walks away with several projects like hooks; a small “coat hook rack,” simple barbecue cooking tools; a chisel and punch, or a small knife.

When offered advanced classes are more intensive and more attention is given to the subject. These advanced classes explore the use of traditional joinery, such as mortise and tenon, and forge welding in the coal fired forge.

Tuition and Scheduling

Tuition for these classes is $500.00 for two days and covers all the tools and class materials the student will need. Part of this tuition includes a nonrefundable $250.00 deposit.

Two Day Blacksmithing Class $500.00, this amount includes a nonrefundable $250.00 deposit.
$500.00

We also offer one day classes for $300.00. Part of this tuition includes a nonrefundable $150.00 deposit.

One day Blacksmithing Class $300.00, this amount includes a $150.00 Nonrefundable deposit.
$300.00

Class day begins at10:00 am, and ends around 4:30 PM, with an hour lunch break at midday. All students must be at least 18 years of age, and bring their own safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and wear appropriate clothing for working around fire, and metal. Advanced classes are given to those students who have completed the beginning course or with instructors approval. Class size is limited to insure quality instruction. Space is reserved with the payment of the class fee in advance so sign up early, or pay online.

Currently our class schedule will consist of the basic introduction to Blacksmithing techniques.

 Blacksmithing Classes

We  offer classes every month, please contact us for more information: whitehartforge@yahoo.com

SCHEDULING:  We hold classes Saturday and Sunday.

A  class can be purchased in advance and can be scheduled ahead of time. Please contact us for an available weekend,

Classes make a great gift, Gift Certificates are available.

 

For students coming from out of the Portland area, there are many excellent B &B’s, hotels or motels  nearby. Please  ask if you have any questions regarding lodging, or good places to visit while you’re here.

Email us at: whitehartforge@yahoo.com

 

I’ve had a lot of great people come through the doors of my Smithy and they have helped teach me just as much about this craft as I impart to them. To teach successfully, one must become a student again. Also, I am indebted to my own teacher who helped me get started and instilled within me a love and respect for the craft. My students can tell you that he shows up on a regular basis during class.
Thank you Geronimo Bayard my mentor and teacher!

To get an idea of what a typical blacksmithing class is like here at White Hart Forge, check out some  of our previous students in action…

“Dear Dan,
I wanted to write you and let you know how much I thoroughly enjoyed my blacksmith class I took with you. You are a truly gifted and patient teacher and artist. I came to you with limited knowledge and skills in metalworking and left your “smithy” with a strong foundation in which I can build my skills upon. I know now that I really am only limited by my imagination and that I can create (with metal) anything I see in my mind. Your class is structured as to allow the beginner to conquer their fears and feel confident enough to pursue blacksmithing as a hobby or even as a career. I can’t wait to return to Oregon and see you and Heidi again and so that I may further my skills with your advanced classes.”

-Candice Stephens, ’09 Alumnus

Drawing out the blades.

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