Blacksmithing Basic Class - Taught by Derick Kemper

No experience required to take this class.
Group class, up to 6 people - Cost $300 per person, materials included. No hidden fees.
One day class 6-to-8-hours.

This class is only being held twice in 2026, hit it while it’s hot!! (Blacksmith joke)

Description of class -

• You will complete 2 projects in this class, a series of hooks and finally, a fire hook (can be used in your home forge, fire pit or fireplace).

• This is a class designed to give you a strong foundation for pursuing the craft of blacksmithing.

• In this class you will be learning the fundamental skills of blacksmithing, including how to work safely and efficiently, with an emphasis on hammer control and body mechanics.

• You’ll learn appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil, the use of top and bottom tools, drawing tapering and scrolling.

Start time is 10am (no matter the date). Class time frame 6 to 8 hours in a single day. There will be a break for lunch. ‍

Please note: For safety reasons we cannot accept students under 13 years of age. If a student is under 18 years of age a guardian must be present for the entirety of the class. Although not required, we encourage the guardian to take the class with the student.

Instructor - Derick Kemper
Location - Damselfly Forge Inc. Located in Whiteford, MD. The location is just over the line into MD.
Address - 2737 Whiteford Rd. Whiteford, MD 21160
You will be contacted within two days of your class date with info to know before attending

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‍ We look forward to having you at the shop!