Black Smith Classes at Larchmere Fire Works – 1.5 hour Introductory Course – Class Ticket

Ever follow the ringing sound of a hammer across a faire to find yourself mesmerized by swinging hammers shaping steel bars turned red by flames licking between hunks of coal.  Learn what its like to be the one swinging the hammer and what it takes to twist iron into beautiful and useful things.

Work one on one with an instructor to learn the basics of blacksmithing.

• Learn fire control, tool control, metal heating, twisting, tapering, and more.
• All materials, tools and safety gear included.
• You will have 1.5 hours to work with the instructor at an anvil and will keep any pieces you finish.
• Great for most ages. Children younger than 10 can work with a parent.
• Closed toed shoes are strongly encouraged. (They’re your toes, but red hot iron, heavy hammers, broken glass…just saying.)
• Wear clothes that aren’t too loose, and that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Masks are required.

Classes are private individual or private groups only.

• Classes may be scheduled Tuesday-Sunday, noon-7pm. Text or call (216) 246-4716 for availability.
• All guests must be participating and pre-purchase a ticket. Sorry, no walk-ins at this time.
• Extra pieces may be purchased in person if time allows.

More Classes We Offer:

• $40 Solid Piece : Paperweight, Heart, Cat, Bird, Squirrel, Shamrock, Flower, Ring Holder, or Sun Catcher
• $60 – Blown Piece:  Ball, Small cup, Bud Vase, Hanging Vase, Pickle, Ornament, Pumpkin, Witch’s ball
• $75 – Advanced Class: Medium Bowl, Tall Glass, Snowman, or Cat in Hat
• $75-Blacksmithing Intro: 1.5hr class -Learn the basics of blacksmithing including fire control, tool control, metal heating, twisting, tapering, and more.
• $90 Glassblowing/Blacksmithing Combo: Choose from Blown or  Solid glass piece and also learn to Forge a complimentary Metal piece (Popular combos are Glass Ball and Metal Stand, Metal Hook and Hanging Vase or Swirl Hook and Sun Catcher
• Make it a memorial piece (+$20)  the process to add ashes to glass is challenging but we would be honored to help you create a memorial to your loved one. We need to know ahead to we can prepare the ashes for you.

A Printable Gift Certificate will be issued via email after purchase if requested.
Classes must be scheduled in advance.
Cancellations must be made at least 3 hours before class time to retain value.
Tickets do NOT expire.

Text or call (216) 246-4716 to check availability for classes Tue-Sun 12-7p
If you email us about scheduling, the store manager will just ask you to Text or call Tina at (216) 246-4716