Blacksmithing Workshop for All Ages

Join a hands-on blacksmith workshop in a historic kitchen led by a colonial blacksmith. Students age 9 and up learn basic and beginner blacksmithing techniques. The session emphasizes 18th-century techniques with modern and colonial methods and guides participants through creating modern metalwork in the same vein as they did 250 years ago.

Pre-registration is required due to limited workspace and small class size.

Registration closes NOON on Friday

What to expect:

• Working with a fully functional forge lead by Rocky Mount’s Blacksmith, Joshua Canter.

• Learn how to craft unique creations in a similar vein to those from the 1700s.

• Gates will open 30 minutes prior to class start

• Please allot enough time in order to get checked in and meet your instructor.

What to know before registration:

• Participants must be age 9+ for safety purposes

• Closed-toed shoes ONLY. Participants with open-toed shoes will not be able to enter the forge.

• We ask that you do not wear flowing or loose clothing, as you will be around a blazing hot forge. We recommend clothing that is easy to move in.

• If the weather does not co-operate and the workshop must be rescheduled; you will be refunded in full.