Blacksmithing 101 with Peter Gatto | Friday 10am-1pm | 2/13 | Spring 2026
Jewelry | Available
No experience? No problem.This hands-on workshop is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of blacksmithing in a fun and approachable way. Using a hammer, anvil, and tongs, you’ll get familiar with four foundational techniques: bending, twisting, drawing out, and flaring hot steel. We’ll apply these skills to simple, satisfying projects and forge up to three different styles of keychain holders.
Students should wear long jeans, boots and cotton t-shirt. This class will be fun, dirty, loud, and a little bit physical so plenty of water and a snack, such as a cereal bar, is highly reccommened. Gloves are optional.