Latest Past Events

Beginner Bladesmithing: Forging Knives to Shape-June 29, 2025

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.

$220.00

Beginner Blacksmithing: Decorative Hooks and More – June 28, 2025

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

In this 1 day, hands on course. Safety, body mechanics, tools, and the working properties of hot steel will be addressed, as well as various techniques, such as: tapering, scrolling, twisting, bending, drilling, punching, hot cutting, flat peening, upsetting and shouldering.

$200.00

Intermediate Blacksmithing with Mark Manley: Tong Making June 14th and 15th, 2025

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

Class will cover the design and making of several types and styles on blacksmithing tongs.
This is a 2 day class held at Summit Blacksmthing Studio, Mt Hood Oregon.
6 hr. Saturday (start time 9 am) and 4 hr. Sunday  - 10 hr. total

$450.00