Each August, the CCAC and Meridian Forge, LLC, sponsors “Blacksmith Week.” Master blacksmiths from the region spend the week teaching classes and performing live demonstrations.
Blacksmith Week 2024 featured the works and demonstrations of Joe Elliott, Anton Yakushev, Mark Manley, Ben Czyhold, Joe Vachon and Darryl Nelson.
(Left- Anton Yakushev’s Bird demonstration was a hit!)
Our Blacksmith Shop
Founded by master blacksmith Darryl Nelson, our South Summit blacksmithing shop features a large covered shop area fully equipped for several types of classes and abilities. All necessary equipment and tools are provided. We encourage you to bring your own. Your instructor will provide a specific list for all students.
CLASSES & EVENTS
(For full details and to register, click on the title of each class)
- Hammer Making from Scrap Steel with Stephen McGehee (August 31st-September 2nd)This is a new intermediate level class for the CCAC held at the Summit Blacksmithing Studio. The hammer is a fundamental tool for a blacksmith. Historically journeymen would show their knowledge and skill by making a hammer. In this intermediate level blacksmithing class, students will learn how to identify scrap steel with spark testing. Also,… Read more: Hammer Making from Scrap Steel with Stephen McGehee (August 31st-September 2nd)
- Intermediate Blacksmithing – Forging a Dragon’s Head (September 8th, 2024)You will learn how to make the punches and chisels needed to sculp a dragon’s head on the end of a bar of steel; learn how to pre-form the head by hammer and anvil, chisel out the beard, ears, mouth and teeth; punch the eyes and nostrils; and form additional details that will bring it -and new possibilities in your work- to life.
- Beginner Bladesmithing – Forging Knives to Shape (September 7, 2024)Forge your own knife with simple tools with Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged in Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on course.
- Beginner Bladesmithing – Forging Knives to Shape (September 17, 2024)Forge your own knife with simple tools with Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged in Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on course.