Our Blacksmith Shop

2025 celebrates the 20th year of incorporating the CCAC Blacksmithing and Metal Arts at our Blacksmith Shop and the 40th year of Blacksmithing on Mt Hood. What a legacy!! 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.

Summer 2025

(IF you are visiting this page after an event has ended, please email info@cascadiaart.org to let us know you are interested-we may be able to hold the class again)  

Full details and registrations click HERE

Instructor: Darryl Nelson

• May 31-(Intermediate) Basics of Forging Animal Heads
• June 1-(Intermediate) 2 Dimensional Full Body Critters

Instructor: Anton Yakushev

• July 19-20 (Beginner) 2-D sculpture art decor piece.
• August 23-24 (Intermediate) Creating metal art in a functional form.
• September 13-14 (Intermediate) Hand forging stainless steel bracelet with a clasp.

Instructor: Marc Manley

• June 14, 15 – Tong Making

Instructor: Joe Vachon

• Beginner Blacksmithing: Decorative Hooks and More – June 28th or July 26th
• Beginner Bladesmithing: Forging Knives to Shape-June 29th or September 21st 
• Intermediate Blacksmithing: Forging a Dragon’s Head July 27th or September 20th

Instructor: Jon Anderson

• Intermediate Blacksmithing: Face the Iron- June 21st and 22nd 

Instructor: Dan Partin

• July 12  Beginner Blacksmith Puzzle and coat hanger
• July 13  Forging a simple Padlock

Instructor: Mark Aspery

• August 11, 12 – Level 1 pt 1 Blacksmithing techniques and tools
• August 13, 14 – Level 1 pt 2 Gate Latch

Blacksmith Week 2025

Full details and registrations here!

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