Josh Fisher teaches ArtsConnect Blacksmithing classes. He is a Season 8 winner of Forged in Fire!
Intro to Blacksmithing
Ages 18 and older, Tuesdays, 5:45 -8:45 p.m. (3 hr)
$200 for non-members per 4-week session
$180 for members per 4-week session
Do you enjoy watching 'Forged in Fire'? You can learn the ancient technique of Blacksmithing from Forge and Fire Winner, Josh Fisher. Josh was the winner of the Sledgehammer competition which aired June 9, 2021. Josh will teach you all you need to know in this 4-week class Intro class. Participants will make a small knife by heating metal in a forge then shaping it on an anvil. Students will begin with a rectangular piece of metal, then through a series of forging and hammering they will end up with a small, curved knife.
The 3-hour Intro Blacksmithing class is: 5:45 - 8:45 pm. This class will take only a maximum of 6 students, so register early! All supplies and use of equipment are included in this unique and authentic class.
$245 for non-members per 5-week session $220.50 for members per 5-week session
Be proud to use your knife in the kitchen! Josh Fisher teaches you how to custom design a chef knife. Students will design their knife, then forge and hammer the metal, grind, and finish with a wooden handle. All supplies included. This class only takes 4 students, so register early.
$200 for non-members per 4-week session $198 for members per 4-week session
Blacksmith original items for your home. Each week a different tool for your fireplace or for the kitchen will be made. Forge, hammer, and twist metal then grind the tools to perfection! All supplies included.
Ages 18 and older, Tuesday, 5:45 -8:45 p.m. (3 hr)
$140 for non-members per 2-week session $126 for members per 2-week session
Want to try Blacksmithing without committing to a 4-week class. Try this 2-week workshop where you'll forge a tomahawk hatchet by forging and pounding a metal railroad tie into an ax blade. Finish by making and attaching a wooden handle.
No experience necessary. All supplies and use of equipment included. Maximum of 6 students so sign up early!
Having trouble registering online? Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.
Instructor: Joshua Fisher
Joshua is a trained carpenter and a seasoned woodshop instructor, having taught woodworking for over 10 years. He has taught numerous Woodworking classes for Tri-county Woodcraft in Springdale and currently teaches private lessons in his home studio. Joshua also teaches Blacksmithing once a month to veterans in the Wounded Warrior program. He takes great pride in helping the veterans learn new and useful skills.
Joshua brings his vast experience to ArtsConnect where he teaches Woodworking and Blacksmithing classes for adults.
Class Cancellations & Weather Closings
A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the session prior to the stated deadline for the class to take place (maximum 12 students). The Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center follows Finneytown School District inclement weather closings. To verify closings, call 513-522-1154.
Due to costs incurred in planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the Arts Council cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student. Refunds will be made by check, not to a credit card. To notify us of a cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.
Checks are payable to ArtsConnect and can be mailed to 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
For more information, call 522-1410
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ArtsConnect™
(513) 522-2108
Springfield Township
Community Arts Center
9158 Winton Road
Building A
Cincinnati, Ohio
45231
