Latest Past Events

Beginner Bladesmithing with Joe Vachon: Forging Knives to Shape-September 21, 2025 9am-1pm

South Summit Blacksmithing Shop Milepost 54, Mt Hood Highway, Government Camp

In this class we will be exploring the rudimentary hammer techniques used, step by step, to forge a knife blade to shape from scrap steels with very little use of a grinder. This class is centered around the clever techniques of ancient smiths melded with the minimal help of modern tools. Research the "Neo-Tribal Bladesmithing" movement and "Tai Goo" for more info on this philosophy and methodology.

$225.00

Intermediate Blacksmithing with Joe Vachon: Forging a Dragon’s Head September 20th, 2025 1-4pm

South Summit Blacksmithing Shop Milepost 54, Mt Hood Highway, Government Camp

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.

$250.00

Intermediate – Creating Metal Art in a Functional form with Anton Yakushev August 23 & 24th

South Summit Blacksmithing Shop Milepost 54, Mt Hood Highway, Government Camp

Sculptural forms that can be adapted to functional works. Students will be able to focus on traditional and nontraditional methods and techniques of joinery and design. We will practice how ancient forging craft of blacksmithing can make a contemporary modern piece of functional art.

$500.00