About This Program
There's something primal and exciting about working with fire and metal. In this workshop, students experience real blacksmithing - heating metal in a forge and shaping it with hammer and anvil to create their own mini sword.
We use a portable propane forge and take all necessary safety precautions. Students wear protective gear and work under close supervision. The result? A real forged blade they made themselves!
What Students Learn
- Forge and fire safety
- How metal changes when heated
- Basic hammer techniques
- Shaping and forming metal
- Historical metalworking context
- Patience and precision
Session Format
- Safety briefing and gear fitting (10 min)
- Forge demonstration (10 min)
- Hands-on forging - each student works the metal (30 min)
- Finishing and cooling (10 min)
