Apprentice in the craft and folklore of blacksmithing 1 weekend a month. Train with our Artisans Guild and learn to blacksmith at the Trackers forge by fire, hammer, and anvil. In this year-round program we forge tapers, split, twist and punch hot metal to make aesthetically pleasing and useful items.
The Artisans Guild
As a Blacksmithing Apprentice you join our Artisans Guild. Our best educators and returning students guide Apprentices as they learn as a team.
The Apprenticeship
Apprentices work together as part of a powerful learning team. They connect with like-minded peers while building authentic skills and sharing a deep relationship with nature. This is not just a club, this can be a life-long path of study in an ancient arts.
Blacksmithing Apprenticeship In this program, you learn the basics of blacksmithing. You forge, split, twist and punch hot metal to make art and tools. Immerse yourself in the craft and folklore of blacksmithing 1-weekend a month. Apprentice by the forge with our expert mentors. Learn shop safety and the craft of bending metal with fire, hammer and anvil.
Bladesmith Apprenticeship Arrowheads, Knives & Axes! Forge your own by fire & hammer. Move & fold metal on the anvil. Immerse yourself in the craft of bladesmithing 1- weekend a month. Apprentice with our expert mentors. Learn shop safety and the craft of metal bending.
No Prior Blacksmithing Experience Required
Our Blacksmithing Apprenticeship works best with varying levels of experience. Similar to a martial arts dojo, more advanced students are occasionally charged to help teach a skill to beginning students. With oversight from a guild mentor, this proven method helps creates a true learning community.
How it Works
Schedule
1 weekend a month, September - May. At our Monthly Training Weekends, Apprentices join a team of friends learning from expert mentors. See below for dates and available schedules.
Single Saturdays - 1 Saturday per month; 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM. Available for Grades 1-8. The most flexibility for families.
Also Included:
Graduation Day community picnic - Saturday May 30
Holiday Family Party - Saturday December 14
Additional optional Community & Family Events - Dates Vary
Monthly community skills night - 2nd Wednesday of the month, September - May
Mora wood carving knife
Blacksmithing Grade 5-10: Schedule A Saturdays
September 7, 2019: Field Day
September 28, 2019: Field Day
October 19, 2019: Field Day
November 9, 2019: Field Day
December 7, 2019: Field Day
December 14, 2019: Optional Holiday Party
February 1, 2020: Field Day
February 29, 2020: Field Day
March 15, 2020 (Sunday): Make-Up Day If needed
April 11, 2020: Field Day
May 2, 2020: Field Day
May 30, 2020: Community Graduation Potluck Picnic
Bladesmithing Grade 7-12: Schedule B Saturdays
September 14, 2019: Field Day
October 5, 2019: Field Day
October 26, 2019: Field Day
November 16, 2019: Field Day
December 14, 2019: Optional Holiday Party
January 18, 2020: Field Day
February 8, 2020: Field Day
March 7, 2020: Field Day
March 21, 2020: Make-Up Day IF NEEDED
April 18, 2020 Field Day
May 9, 2020 Field Day
May 30, 2020: Community Graduation Potluck Picnic
Blacksmithing Grade 5-10: Schedule C Saturdays
September 21, 2019: Field Day
October 12, 2019: Field Day
November 2, 2019: Field Day
November 23, 2019: Field Day
December 14, 2019: Optional Holiday Party
January 25, 2020: Field Day
February 15, 2020: Field Day
March 1, 2020 (Sunday): Make-Up Day IF NEEDED
March 14, 2020: Field Day
April 25, 2020: Field Day
May 16, 2020: Field Day
May 30, 2020: Community Graduation Potluck Picnic
Special Needs
Some special needs can be accommodated, please contact for more details.
A few classes offer the following text regarding special needs students:
"We believe all children should have an IEP! Every person learns in a different way, at their own pace. Individualized, project-based learning means being intensely familiar with all one’s students abilities and needs. We will trust our teachers to present curriculum in a way that provides the right level of challenge at the right time. When we observe that a student could benefit from additional support, we will work with the parents and call in outside resources as necessary to help provide the tools to succeed for that child."
Deals
Need-based scholarships and flexible payment plans are offered for those who need it. Please contact for more information.