Metalsmithing at the Strand: Handforged Knives
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-4:00pm
April - October
Are you interested in learning how to forge your own knife? Join the team of Smiling Dog Forge (Samantha Williams & Tom Larsen) for a two day workshop on our front lawn, and by the end of it, you will leave with a finished and handled knife that is sharp. Students start with a 6″ piece of high carbon steel, and will spend the first day forging it into a knife, and learning about the heat treatment process. The second day covers the finishing processes and putting a handle on the blade.
Required: Bring a lunch and plenty of water. (We do have water bottle filling stations in our Arts Center for students to use.) Please wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Clothing should be made of natural fibers, as you will be working with open flame. No prior experience necessary.
Open to Ages 14+
Cost: $275 Members | $260 Non-Members
Please note: class registration is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Once registered you will not be able to change your class date.
2026 Season Workshops:
April 18-19
May 2-3
June 13-14
September 26-27
October 17-18
