Classes and Events

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

Sunday Open Forge – 3rd Sunday Every Month

3rd Sunday Every Month, 10am to 4pm
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

Veterans Day Open Forge – November 11, 2026

November 11, 2026, 12pm to 8pm
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

Veteran EDC Knife Class – November 7-8, 2026

November 7-8, 9am Start
Veterans, Active Duty, First Responder, Law Enforcement

In this two day course, you’ll shape, grind, and finish a practical blade, learning safe techniques step by step alongside fellow veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and law enforcement.

You must attend both days in order to complete your knife

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Public Railroad Spike Tomahawk – November 14, 2026

November 14, 9am to 4pm
Veterans, Active Duty, First Responder, Law Enforcement

Come learn how to forge your very own railroad spike tomahawk in this hands-on class!

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