Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing
Schedule
Wed Mar 04 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
138 Hagood Mill Rd, Hagood Mill Foundation, Pickens, SC, United States, South Carolina 29671 | Pickens, SC
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π₯ Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing π₯ οΏ½Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge
Step back in time and discover the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on, full-day workshop that brings this centuries-old craft to life.
In this immersive class, youβll learn the five essential blacksmithing techniques β drawing out, tapering, bending, scrolling, and twisting β while creating functional items like S-hooks and wall hooks to take home.
Youβll also gain insight into:
Blacksmith shop safety
Basic finishing techniques
The history and heritage of blacksmithing
How to build, maintain, and use a coal fire
March 4, 2026
οΏ½π Time: 9:00 AMβ12:00 PM & 1:00 PMβ5:00 PM οΏ½
π₯ͺ Lunch Break: 12:00 PMβ1:00 PM (Bring your own and explore the site!) οΏ½
π² Cost: $130 per student οΏ½
π¨βπ Class Size: Limited to 8 students οΏ½
What to Bring: οΏ½
β Safety glasses
οΏ½β Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt
οΏ½β Water bottle
β οΈ Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (adult need not be a paying student but must remain outside the smithy).
ποΈ Register today and forge your own piece of history!
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Where is it happening?
138 Hagood Mill Rd, Hagood Mill Foundation, Pickens, SC, United States, South Carolina 29671Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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