Thursday, January 9

Blacksmith Schools In Texas

(Updated February 17, 2023)

A list of blacksmiths and schools in Texas currently offering classes in forging and metalworking. Let us know if we've missed one.

In-Person Classes

Dallas/Fort Worth area

Old City Park - Dallas
1515 S. Harwood
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-5141

info@oldcityparkdallas.org

Grapevine Blacksmith Shop
707 S. Main
Grapevine, TX 76051
(940) 435-1684

Shadowhawk Blades
Private and small group classes for all ages, year-round.

Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-0217
tarnshadowhawk@yahoo.com

Austin

Austin Community College - Riverside Campus
1020 Grove Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
512-223-6000

Associate degrees in Art Metals: Metal Sculpture and Art Metals: Metalsmithing are offered through the Welding Technology Department.
 

Pioneer Farms
10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 837-1215
info@pioneerfarms.org

Variety of different classes offered throughout the year.

Central Texas

Balcones Forge
Non-profit ABANA affiliate serving Central Texas
Monthly meetings, current blacksmithing event listings, monthly newsletter

Hallsville

Pine Cone Forge
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 736-8990
info@pineconeforge.com

Waco area

Homestead Heritage Forge
608 Dry Creek Road
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 754-9600

44 comments:

  1. Austin Community College has a really great degree plan and certificate program dedicated to blacksmithing.

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    1. Thanks for the tip, Keith. I'll get it up there shortly.

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  2. Just saw this on FaceBook! great idea and THANKS!!
    Would you be so kind as to add mine to the list!
    Pine Cone Forge
    Hallsville, TX 75650
    903-736-8990
    pineconeforge@yahoo.com
    www.pineconeforge.com
    Thank you!
    Thomas Dean (Tommy)

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    1. You bet, Tommy! Thanks for the info.

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2014

    Anything in the San Antonio area appropriate for youth?

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    1. Hi there! Yep, The Human Path offers Kids' Introduction to Blacksmithing classes in San Antonio. For more information: http://thehumanpath.com/youth/kids-outdoor-education.htm

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    2. AnonymousJune 21, 2014

      Many thanks!!!!

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  4. Are there any classes or demonstrations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for youth?

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  5. Hi there. Dallas Heritage Village is a place to start depending on age range. They offer instruction for 15-17 year-olds with an adult. The site with info is here: https://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/Blacksmithing.aspx

    It might be worth it to contact Stoneplace or Grapevine Blacksmith Shop to get a feel for what they offer. Their contact information is available above.

    Thanks for the question!

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    1. Do you know if dallas heritage village is still offering the blacksmith classes for youths?

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    2. Hi Collin-

      From what I can see there aren't any classes on offer right now. This page: https://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/programs/childrens-programs/ will have the most up-to-date info and a calendar of current offerings.

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  6. My son told me he wants to be a blacksmith.he is 15 and not a great student at school.however,if he shows an interest in anything i will support him.Is there anywhere in Centex where he can apprentice on weekends???

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  7. Balcones Forge is an excellent resource for Central Texas blacksmithing information. It's an affiliate of ABANA with a ton of information on the trade. I'm not aware of an age limitation for membership, but you can review their website here: http://www.balconesforge.org/

    The contact page for their board is here: http://www.balconesforge.org/contactinformation

    They'll have much better information for you specific to your son's interest.

    Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

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  8. Is there anything near Perryton,Tx

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    1. Hi Michael-

      The closest options to you would be the workshops put on by the Oklahoma affiliate of ABANA, The Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Association.

      Their site: saltforkcraftsmen.org has more information.

      You could also contact Balcones Forge to see if they have some information. They're in Central Texas, but might have some ideas for where to look.

      Cheers!

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  9. My boyfriend is interested in becoming a blacksmith, we live in North Texas (DFW). Does he have to go to college to learn this trade or can he simply take classes?

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    1. Hi Alex! Your boyfriend doesn't need to go to college to become a blacksmith. He doesn't necessarily have to learn from another blacksmith, either.

      Some smiths pick it up on their own reading books, watching videos, and trying things out.

      The main advantage of taking a class from an established blacksmith is that it can shorten the learning process quite a bit. There will still be a lot of trial and error, but the working smith can provide a lot of guidance in real time.

      Homestead Heritage listed above is in Elm Mott, a little over an hour south of DFW, just north of Waco. They offer classes for complete beginners. More information here: http://www.homesteadheritageforge.com/blacksmithing-classes/

      Let me know if you have more questions. Best of luck!

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  10. Hi I was wondering if there are any blacksmith classes around the Brownwood area

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    1. Hello! The closest classes to you are going to be in Austin or Dallas. So far we haven't found anything closer.

      Here are a few to look into in Austin and Dallas:

      Austin Community College
      Steep Hollow Forge Works

      Dallas Heritage Museum
      Stoneplace Ministries

      My recommendation is to contact Austin Community College and The Dallas Heritage Museum (contact details are on this page) and ask them for suggestions. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

      Cheers!

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  11. Are there any blacksmithing classes near Corpus Christi, Texas?

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    1. Hello Lourdes-

      I think your best bet is to contact the Art Center of Corpus Christi - artcentercc.org. They have hosted blacksmithing classes in the past and can most likely point you in the right direction.

      Cheers!

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  12. Hi there. Have you heard of anything in the Houston/Galveston area? I've had no luck finding anything for myself or my 14 year old.

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    1. Hello!

      Thanks for your question. Check out the Houston Area Blacksmiths Association here:

      habairon.org

      They encourage those under 18 to attend HABA functions as long as they are accompanied by an adult family member.

      Membership is $20 per year.

      Their next event is February 18th in Bryan, TX (information on the home page), but they have events closer to Houston throughout the year.

      Attending these functions is a good introduction to the craft and a chance to ask questions about private lessons, equipment, and techniques.

      Let me know if you have additional questions.

      -Terran

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    2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2017

      There is a small school just opened up north of Houston, Texas. On Facebook it can be located by searching Dueling Hammers. The classes are small, but the reviews look good.

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  13. I'm the instructor at Brookhaven College in the Dallas County Community College district. We offer four levels of classes for blacksmithing. All classes build on each other while also building you the students skills and their own hand made tools. Once all four classes have been achieved, the fourth class is repeatable. These classes also prepare students for tasks they will need in the current fabrication and custom ironworking businesses and to work in historical shops at the local (and beyond) museums. Brookhaven offers these classes as part of the Continuing Education programs so there is no out of county costs, and the classs are 12 weeks of 4 hour classes each of the three semesters offered each year.

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    1. Hi Kelly-

      Thanks for the additional information about Brookhaven's offerings! Feel free to contact me at diyblacksmith@gmail.com if Brookhaven is interested in advertising on this page.

      -Terran

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  14. Hello,

    My name is Matt Pohorelsky. I am the studio manager and blacksmith instructor at Creative Side Metal Works in Austin, TX. We offer basic four hour forging classes, weekend classes, and 7 week blacksmith immersion classes. The classes run throughout the year. We also offer an open studio opportunity to work further on your own projects with supervision and guidance.

    The school is located at:

    2311 Thornton road
    suite Q
    Austin, TX 78704
    512-799-0731
    Matt@creativside.org
    www.creativeside.org

    I would appreciate being added to the list.

    Thank you

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    1. Hi Matt-

      Thank you for the information. It's been added under "Austin." Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

      -Terran

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  15. Any near Amarillo Texas?

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    1. You might try contacting the Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Association. They're based in Oklahoma, but they might have something closer to you. Their site is:

      http://saltforkcraftsmen.org/Contactus.shtm

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  16. Any in Houston? Thanks for putting this up. I've really wanted to get started in this.

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    1. You're welcome! A good place to start is the Houston Area Blacksmith's Association at habairon.org.

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  17. Would there be anything around the Beaumont area or is Houston my best bet.

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    1. Unfortunately your best bet is Houston right now. habairon.org has contact information for folks who would know more about something closer.

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  18. Any courses or workshops available in the Odessa/Midland area?

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    1. Hi Rob-

      I haven't come across any offerings in the Odessa/Midland area yet. If something comes up, I'll be sure to post it here.

      Something you could try is looking up welders and farriers near you. They often have some experience with traditional blacksmithing or know of people who do it.

      Cheers,

      Terran

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  19. Anything in on near crowley, tx . my husband just wants to learn about blacksmithing and make his own sword. Was thinking a good may to give a Christmas gift to him without going broke.

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    1. Hi Lee-

      It looks like your best bet is through the Art Department at Brookhaven College. It's in Farmers Branch about an hour away.

      Here's a link to their current offerings:

      http://alt.brookhavencollege.edu/asp/course-schedules/non-credit/arts_academy.aspx#blacksmithing

      That the cheapest, but each class series looks like it would be a great foundation.

      Let me know if I can help with anything else.

      -Terran

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  20. Is there anything in san antonio

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  21. Lincoln WardNovember 27, 2018

    Your website and info has been a GREAT help!!!! Thank you...

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  22. Is there anything in the rio grande valley?

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  23. Hi, Terran. I have an excellent blacksmithing book, "A Blacksmithing Primer" which is a course for basic to intermediate smithing. So far it has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide and is available at many online sites. I also have a blacksmithing school, Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV, where I teach classes for beginner through advanced year round. I am the main instructor and have been forging full time for over 45 years and teaching blacksmithing for more than 40 years nationwide and even in Newfoundland. I am on facebook and can be reached at my email address rams4g@msn.com . Thanks for what you do! - Randy McDaniel

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