Forge Your First Knife with Andrew Townswick

Join blacksmith Andrew Townswick for a two-day introduction into the world of forging your own tools starting with a knife. Using High Carbon Steel, you will learn the basics of forging and heat treating that will allow you to continue on your own journey in blacksmithing and tool making after class.

You will leave with your own forged knife. This class is great for beginners!

Vesterheim offers a 60% discount for in-person class tuition on a space-available standby basis to any resident living within 50 miles of Vesterheim. Students will be notified about the availability of an opening in the class 21 days before the starting date of the class period. Discounts do not include materials fees. If local area residents want a guaranteed place in a class, they must pay regular class tuition.