Class Cards Black Horse Forge is funded in part by your generous donations, however blacksmithing is expensive. To ensure we meet our financial obligations, we supplement donations with paid classes. All proceeds from our paid classes go directly back into funding our mission.

Open Forge – Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday Afternoon, 4pm to 9pm
Veterans/Active Duty/First Responder/Law Enforcement

Open Forge is a place for Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders and Law Enforcement to come work on projects, learn new techniques, or just come to hang out! No experience necessary.

No Sign Up Required

Blacksmith Knife Class – September 28, 2025

September 28, 2025 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
Public

Learn how to forge a traditional blacksmith knife. This class will teach traditional blacksmith forging techniques along with utilizing modern equipment.

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Railroad Spike Knife Class – Oct 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2025 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
Public

Discover the art of blacksmithing in this hands-on class, where you’ll transform a railroad spike into a unique handcrafted knife!

spikeknife Sign Up

Twisted Bottle Opener Class – Oct 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2025 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Public

Learn how to forge your own decorative bottle opener from a railroad spike. This class will go into different metal twisting techniques, as well as how to make a bottle opener.

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Demonstrations at Adventure Brewing Company Renaissance Faire – October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025
Public

Join Black Horse Forge at the Adventure Brewing Company Renaissance Faire for a day of old-world charm and craftsmanship! We’ll be onsite with live blacksmithing demonstrations, showcasing traditional forging techniques that bring history to life. Stop by our table to learn more about our mission, upcoming classes, and how you can get involved.

Note: We are participating as guest demonstrators and are not organizing the event.

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Halloween Bottle Opener Class – Oct 25, 2025

Oct 25, 2025 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Veterans/Active Duty/First Responders/Law Enforcement

Learn how to forge your own decorative bottle opener from mild steel. Students will make two themed bottle openers, perfect for Halloween!

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Demonstrations at Caledon Art and Wine Festival – November 1 and 2, 2025

November 1 & 2, 2025
Public

Black Horse Forge will be on-site showcasing the art and tradition of blacksmithing. Visitors can watch live demonstrations as skilled smiths heat, hammer, and shape steel into functional and artistic pieces. Stop by to experience the sights, sounds, and sparks of the forge, learn about this timeless craft, and connect with the mission of Black Horse Forge in supporting veterans and first responders through the blacksmithing tradition.

Note: We are participating as guest demonstrators and are not organizing the event.