Tuesday, January 7

Blacksmith Schools In Pennsylvania

Our list of schools and independent blacksmiths offering blacksmithing classes in Pennsylvania. Leave a comment if we've missed one. [Updated February 2023]

In-Person Classes



Allentown area

Durham Forge
(610) 346-8756
wa@durhamforge.net

Farmington

Touchstone Center for Crafts
1049 Wharton Furnace Rd.
Farmington, PA 15437
(724) 329-1370

Lancaster area

Landis Valley Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-0401

Philadelphia Area

Bryn Athyn College

Summer workshops taught by professional blacksmiths from the Philadelphia area and abroad.

2945 College Dr
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

Stuart Geisler - Snake Creek Forge
Based in the Philadelphia area, also offers classes in New York and New Jersey.
(215) 768-5735
stuarttheblacksmith@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Area

Johnstown

Center for Metal Arts

106 Iron Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
(860) 573-4918



 


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22 comments:

  1. need to update the link for snake creek forge

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  2. Thanks! Should be good now.

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  3. Underhill Forge in Manheim offers several different knife making, tool & tong and ironwork classes from full weekend to single day classes. Http://underhillforge.com

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    1. Thanks J W! Your information has been added.

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  4. We've been offering studio space in Philadelphia for artists focused in metalworking since early 2015 for both blacksmithing and fabrication.

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    1. Thanks, Metal Inc.!

      I'll add you as a PA resource soon. I'm happy to know about you.

      -Terran

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    2. Please let me know how to contact you. Im interested in learning blacksmithing

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    3. Hi John-

      Metal Inc.'s information is now available in the listings above. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

      -Terran

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  5. are there any blacksmith schools in western pa?

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    1. We haven't come across any blacksmiths offering classes in Western Pennsylvania yet, but you might try looking up "metal workers" "welders" and "farriers" near you. They often have contacts or experience in traditional smithing.

      For example, I found a few listings for "pittsburgh metal working" just a few minutes ago.

      Best of luck!

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    2. www.thebarefootforge.com

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  6. Hi Bryn Athyn College offers blacksmithing classes during the summer months. they are in the philadelphia suburbs and these are high quality classes taught by successful, professional smiths from the Philadelphia area and abroad. Here is a link https://brynathyn.edu/academics/workshops-at-bryn-athyn/

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    1. Hi Warren-

      Thanks for the information on Bryn Athyn. It's been added to the directory.

      Cheers,

      Terran

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  7. Desperately looking for intro to blacksmithing for my 15 yr old son or even a forge he can ‘hang around and watch’. We’re in northwest PA and I realize there isn’t much here, but will travel. Most things I see are for 18+.
    He is extremely interested and I’ve had a ‘forge’ in my backyard off and on for over 2 years now. I wish he had as much motivation in school as he does in working with metals.
    Any info or recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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    1. I would gladly reach your son, but you must be present for the class. You may contact me via my website at https://www.oakmountainarmoury.com or via email at oakmountainarmoury@gmail.com

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    2. Classes are held at my facility in Gettysburg, PA.

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  8. Check out www.thebarefootforge.com for blacksmithing classes in Pittsburgh PA!

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  9. Furnace Creek Forge in Robesonia, Pa offers affordable beginner lessons in smithing. Furnacecreekforge.com 4846519402

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  10. Metal Inc moved north a little.
    Now at:
    3615 Emerald St
    Philadelphia Pa 19134
    215-289-2217
    Madewithmetal@gmail.com

    We still offer classes by request. Studio space is no longer offered.

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  11. Hi, this map is a great idea.
    I offer Beginner Blacksmithing classes at my smithy.
    Could you add me to the list?
    More info is on my website at www.FurnaceCreekForge.com.

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    1. That would be in Robesonia, Pa. in Berks County. :)

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  12. If you would like, please add my shop to the list. Oak Mountain Armoury in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. www.oakmountainarmoury.com Thank you.

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