Metalwork Classes
Forging with "Forged in Fire Finalist" Caleb Ledford
In Person in Young Harris, Georgia
Never made a knife before?
Perfect! Impress your friends when you show them your amazing functional work of art.
Never made a knife before? Perfect! Impress your friends when you show them your amazing functional work of art.
This is hands-on fun!
In our 4-hour class, students will learn to create a beautiful knife out of a railroad spike. Learn how to control & heat metal in the forge
then how to properly hold the metal while forging it with a hammer. Finally some grinding, beveling and heat treating.
"Blood, sweat, and tears"
Well, we certainly hope there will be no tears...or blood! But there will definitely be a lot of sweat! So be prepared to work hard and feel VERY accomplished
when you finish your project!
Opportunities for everyone!
Our classes are get for individuals, couples, families, friends, small groups and corporate outings. Group rates are available. We can even link you to
other opportunities in the area to complement your class and enhance your experience in the beautiful North Georgia mountains!
A bigger challenge awaits!
For folks wanting to try something more challenging, we offer 2-, 3- and 4-day classes tailored to your desires and skill level. Scroll down
for more information or to get started signing up!
Our Classes
Group Rates Available!
Knife Making Class
- 4 hours
- Morning and afternoon sessions available.
- Create your very own beautiful knife out of a railroad spike.
- Fun and challenging. Beginners welcome!
- Minimum age: 15. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2-Day Metalwork Class
- 2 days, 6 - 8 hours per day
- You will be making a small hunting knife or kitchen knife.
- You will learn the basics of forging with the power hammer and hand forging.
- Tasks include grinding, heat treating, handle sculpting, finish grinding and sharpening.
- Fun and challenging. Beginners welcome!
- Minimum age: 15. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3-Day Metalwork Class
- 3 days, 6 - 8 hours per day
- This is an entry level Damascus knife-making class.
- You will be making a Damascus hunting or kitchen knife.
- Learn to forge with the power hammer and hand hammer.
- Tasks include grinding, heat treating, handle sculpting, final fit, finish grinding and sharpening.
- Fun and challenging. Some experience preferred but not required!
- Minimum age: 15. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
4-Day Metalwork Class
- 4 days, 6 - 8 hours per day
- You will be making a larger Damascus hunting or kitchen knife.
- Forging with the power hammer.
- Learn how to forge weld.
- Tasks include grinding, heat treating, handle sculpting, final fit, finish grinding and sharpening.
- Fun and challenging. Some experience preferred but not required!
- Minimum age: 15. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
