Orange County Blacksmith Guild
Introduction to Basic Blacksmithing First Saturday of the Month
13 years of age is our minimum in the shop.
Anyone not able to drive themselves to the shop must be accompanied by an adult that will remain on site
4.5 hour Introductory Class begins at 8:30 sharp
Upon Completion
You must complete introduction class before starting Basic 1 lessons
If you plan on returning to begin our Basic One lessons:
You will need to join the OC Blacksmith Guild (free), and become a member of the museum.
See museum web site for membership information
Class includes:
History of blacksmithing
Overview of shop safety
Overview of materials and tools
How to work with the coal forge
Building and controlling a coal fire
Making a meat turner working at the forge
Our Introduction Class fills up quickly and is usually filled months out
Stop in early on a first Saturday of the month,
take a look at our shop,
Saturday Spots are Scheduled
Questions Contact
Our classes are usually booked full, months out
Bring:
$30 non refundable class fee, check made to (Caroline Smith) or cash
Dress:
Cotton or wool clothing (no shorts) Full toe shoes, no open toe, canvas not recommended Hat or some sort of head covering Ear protection is recommended, but not required Safety Glasses (these can be purchased at any big box home store or local hardware) ( You must have side protection on these safety glasses)
We burn coal in our forges, some smoke is part of the experience, if you have any respiratory issues this class may now be a good choice. Some of our students bring respirators or masks.
We will provide the necessary tools
Please read rules and shop safety information on OCBG application
