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, 2:30 - 5:30 OR 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 offered two times: 20:30 - 5:30 OR 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.

Make a leather knife case in our one-day Leather Knife/Hatchet Case Workshop.  Bring your knife or hatchet and make a leather case to fit for only $35.  There are many offerings for this workshop. Check them out at: 

Intro to Blacksmithing
Sessions
 Session Dates Day and Time              Non-member /
 Member Fee  
 Register
Session 4: 7/8 - 7/27/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here
Session 4: 7/8 - 7/27/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here
Session 5: 8/31 - 9/21/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here
Session 5: 8/31 - 9/21/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here
Session 6: 10/28 - 11/18/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here
Session 6: 10/28 - 11/18/2021
4 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $200 / $180 Register Here

CUSTOM KNIFE CLASSES:  

CHEF KNIFE and OUTDOOR/CAMPING KNIFE

CHEF KNIVES

Ages 18 and older, Monday, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. (3 hr)

$200 for non-members per 4-week session
$180 for members per 4-week session

Josh Fisher teaches how to custom design a professional looking Chef Knife. In the Chef knife class, emphasis is on detailing a knife. Students will cut and grind, heat-treat, then finish with a wooden handle. No forging.  All supplies included.

chef knives
Chef Knife Sessions Session Dates Day/Time Non-member/Member  Register
Session 4: Chef Knife 7/12 - 8/1/2021
4 weeks
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $200 / $180  Register Here

LARGE OUTDOOR/CAMPING KNIFE

Ages 18 and older, Monday, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. (3 hr)

$225 for non-members per 4-week session
$202.50 for members per 4-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 knife
Large Outdoor/Camping Knife Session Dates Day/Time Non-member/Member Register
Session 5: Large Outdoor Knife 8/30 - 9/20/2021
4 weeks
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $225 / $202.50 Register Here
Session 6: Large Outdoor Knife 10/25 - 11/15/2021
4 weeks
 MON 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $225 / $202.50 Register Here

BLACKSMITH WORKSHOPS:

TOMAHAWK  HATCHET and BOTTLE OPENER

Tomahawk Hatchet Workshop

Ages 18 and older, Tuesday, 5:45 -8:45 p.m. (3 hr)

$120 for non-members per 2-week session
$108 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!

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Tomahawk Hatchet
Workshop Sessions
 Session Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Session 4: 8/3 - 8/10/2021
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $120 / $108 Register Here
Session 5: 9/28 - 10/5/2021
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $120 / $108  Register Here
Session 6: 11/30 - 12/7/2021
2 weeks
 TUE 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. $120 / $108  Register Here

BLACKSMITH BOTTLE OPENER 

Ages 18 and older, Mondays

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. & 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. (2 weeks) 

$40 for non-members
$36 for members 

In this 1.5 hour class, participants forge a bottle opener by heating metal in the forge and shaping it on the anvil. Two different workshops are offered on the same night.  Register for either 5:30 - 7:00 pm or 7:15 - 8:45 pm. Maximum 4 students per workshop.

bottle opener
Bottle Opener
Workshop Sessions
 Session Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Session 4:  1st Class August 9, 2021 MON / 5:30 - 7:00 pm $40 / $36 Register Here
Session 4:  2nd Class August 9, 2021 MON /  7:15 - 8:45 pm $40 / $36 Register Here
Session 5:  1st class October 4, 2021 MON / 5:30 - 7:00 pm $40 / $36 Register Here
Session 5:  2nd Class October 4, 2021 MON / 7:15 - 8:45 pm $40 / $36 Register Here
Session 6:  1st Class November 29, 2021 MON / 5:30 - 7:00 pm $40 / $36 Register Here
Session 6: 2nd Class November 29, 2021 MON / 7:15 - 8:45 pm $40 / $36 Register Here

LEATHER KNIFE/HATCHET CASE WORKSHOP

Ages 18 and older, Saturdays and Tuesdays

$60 for non-members
$54 for members 

Make a case for your knife or tomahawk hatchet you made in one of our Blacksmithing classes or another knive.  Cut the leather to fit, stamp creative designs on it and dye it  All supplies included. Bring your knife or hatchet with you to class.  Class is taught by our Leatherworking instructor, Kate Miller.

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Leather Case
Workshop Dates
 Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Sat Aug 21 & 28, 2012 10 am - 12 pm $60 / $54 Register Here
Tue, Oct 12 & 19, 2021 6:30 - 8:30 pm $60 / $54 Register Here
Sat, Dec 4 & 11, 2021 10 am - 12 pm $60 / $54 Register Here

Having trouble registering online?  Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.

Josh Fisher headshot

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


  1. 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