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Fundamentals of Blacksmithing - Learn to Create

  • October 02, 2025
  • November 06, 2025
  • 6 sessions
  • October 02, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EDT)
  • October 09, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EDT)
  • October 16, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EDT)
  • October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EDT)
  • October 30, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EDT)
  • November 06, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 PM (EST)
  • 529 Qualla Terrace, Hayesville NC 28904
  • 4

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  • PLEASE WEAR WORK CLOTHES, LONG PANTS, CLOSED TOED SHOES, (BOOTS PREFERRED) AND LONG SLEEVES. BRING SNACKS AND PLENTY OF WATER.

    Cost for equipment and supplies is $120 payable to the instructor the first day of class.

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Course Fee $45.00

One Time Materials Fee $120.00

This course will take you from an interest in blacksmithing to using your new skills to making useful items from hot iron.  The following are techniques you will learn and understand: drawing out metal, bending metal, scrolling, splitting, and twisting.  

This Fundamentals Class is co-ed and open to students of all skill levels.  All necessary equipment will be provided:  Metal, equipment, tools, safety glasses and Hearing Protection.

Cost for equipment and supplies is $120 payable to the instructor the first day of class.


Raymond Anderson is the owner of The Blacksmith Experience.  Ray has been working in metal for a lifetime.  He retired from the USN as a boiler maker. His co-instructor is Elmer Rouch, a world famous Blacksmith and National treasure. We hope you enjoy this Blacksmith Experience.  Forging a lifetime of memories, and having a great time in the process. 

Classroom/Office Address:

862 Main St, Young Harris

Phone:

706.379.5194

Email:

icl@yhc.edu

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 134

Young Harris, GA 30582

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