Blacksmithing and Woodworking

At San Diego Swordschool, students can immerse themselves in the world of blacksmithing through comprehensive lessons taught by experienced instructors. Courses offer practical skills in forging, shaping, and tempering metal into useful items such as knives and tools. Alongside the hands-on experience, students also learn about the rich history and evolution of blacksmithing. Suitable for all skill levels, the lessons at the Swordschool provide a unique and insightful journey into the craft of blacksmithing.

Blacksmithing Through the Medieval Skills Institute

Start with Clay Forging

Working with clay and a hammer provides a sensory simulacrum of blacksmithing. The clay's malleability mimics hot metal, yielding to the hammer's force to shape the piece, mirroring the core process of blacksmithing without the fiery forge.

Practice on Low Carbon Steel

Low carbon steels provide a practical training ground for blacksmiths. Their malleability and forgivability make them easier to work with, allowing blacksmiths to practice techniques and refine skills, crucial for mastering the craft.

Make Your Own Tools

Creating your own tools is a significant milestone in mastering smithing. This process deepens understanding of tool functionality and fosters precision in crafting. It embodies the essence of the craft: transforming raw materials into functional objects, a step vital for any aspiring master blacksmith.

Make Blades, Tools, and Art

With enough practice, the world of blacksmithing opens up widely. The skills honed over time allow a smith to create a variety of items, from blades and tools to intricate art pieces. The mastery gained transforms raw metal into forms limited only by imagination, exemplifying the transformative power of this ancient craft.

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Blacksmithing

$30.00

Every week

Access to twice weekly blacksmithing classes

Valid until canceled