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BLACKSMITHING AND CHEF KNIVES
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.
No class week of Thanksgiving.
| Intro to Blacksmithing Sessions |
Session Dates | Day and Time | Non-member / Member Fee |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Session 2 Extra Friday Night Class |
3/25 - 4/15/2022 4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 2
|
3/7 - 28/2022 4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 3 |
5/2 - 23/2022
4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 4
|
7/5 - 26/2022
4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 5
|
8/30 - 9/20/2022
4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 6
|
10/25 - 11/15/2022
4 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $220 / $198 | Register Here |
CUSTOM KNIFE CLASSES:
CHEF KNIFE and OUTDOOR/CAMPING KNIFE
FORGED CHEF KNIVES
Ages 18 and older, Monday, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. (3 hr)
$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.
| Forged Chef Knife Sessions | Session Dates | Day/Time | Non-member/ Member |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Session 4: | 7/11 - 8/8/2022 5 weeks |
MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $245 / $220.50 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 5: | 8/29 - 9/26/2022 5 weeks |
MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $245 / $220.50 | Register Here |
5ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING:
LARGE OUTDOOR/CAMPING KNIFE
Ages 18 and older, Monday, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. (3 hr)
$245 for non-members per 5-week session
$220.50 for members per 5-week session
The Large Outdoor Knife involves forging, hammering, and grinding to create a large knife which can be used for hunting, camping or any outdoor activity. Students will make a wooden handle with a brass guard at the top of the handle. This ia an advanced class and has a prerequisite of one of the other Blacksmith courses. Intro to Blacksmithing, Chef Knife, or the Tomahawk Hatchet. all supplies are included.
| Large Outdoor/Camping Knife Sessions | Dates | Day and Time | Non-member / Member | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Session 3: | 5/2 - 5/30/2021
5 weeks, no class 5/30 |
MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $245 / $220.50 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 6: | 10/24 - 12/5/2021
5 weeks, no class 10/31 & 11/21 |
MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $245 / $220.50 | Register Here |
BLACKSMITH WORKSHOPS:
TOMAHAWK HATCHET
Tomahawk Hatchet Workshop
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!
| Tomahawk Hatchet Workshop Sessions |
Session Dates | Day and Time | Non-member / Member Fee |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Session 2: | 4/5 - 4/12/2022 2 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $140 / $126 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 3: | 5/31 - 6/7/2022 2 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $140 / $126 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 4: | 8/2 - 8/9/2022 2 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $140 / $126 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 5: | 9/27 - 10/4/2022
2 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $140 / $126 | Register Here |
| 2022 Session 6: | 11/29 - 12/6/2022
2 weeks |
TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. | $140 / $126 | Register Here |
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
Contact Us
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ArtsConnect™
(513) 522-2108
Springfield Township
Community Arts Center
9158 Winton Road
Building A
Cincinnati, Ohio
45231
Kimberlee Flamm
Executive Director
kflamm@springfieldtwp.org
(513)728-4262
Lisa Zupon
Education Director
lzupon@springfieldtwp.org
(513)728-4266