Blacksmithing All Levels
Students gain a solid foundation in the art of creating useful tools by heating metal in the forge and shaping it on the anvil. Many techniques will be explored, and students will come home with beautiful and useful hand-made items.
All-Levels
With our low instructor-to-student ratio and experienced staff team, we’re able to work with students of varying skill levels. Whether they’re completely new to Blacksmithing or have joined us for several previously classes, all students will be appropriately challenged in further developing their skills.
Projects may include:
- Hanging hooks
- Toilet paper or paper towel holder
- Twisted Fork
- Riveted Spoon
- Riveted Spatula
- Copper Finger Ring
- Fire Poker
- Chisel or Screwdriver
- Knife crafted from a railroad spike
Ages: 12-16
Location:
Haw Creek Commons
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Options:
Haw Creek Commons
Please see info below in the Logistics section.
Time: 9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Inclusive of drop-off & pick-up window
Dates: Tuesdays, February 25 - May 20, 2025
Breaks for Rivercane Rendezvous April 15
12 program days total
Price: $840
- Monthly payment plan available
- $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
- Work-Trade & Tuition Assistance are available
Registration
Registration is now closed for Spring 2025.
Why Choose Forest Floor?
We help children have fun, be healthy, and achieve their fullest potential with nature connection mentoring.
- Health benefits of nature connection
- Learn wilderness skills & traditional crafts
- Meet new friends and reunite with old ones
- Unforgettable adventures every day
- Skilled and caring mentors
- Exciting wilderness experiences
- Convenient in-town drop-off & pickup
- Boost long term cognitive & social development
Logistics
Drop-off/Pick-up Locations
This program takes place at Haw Creek Commons. Parents must drop off and pickup at Haw Creek Commons.
Haw Creek Commons
315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC
Drop-off between 9:30 am - 9:45 am
Pick-up between 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Clothing and Gear
Our programs are all-outdoors, with rain shelters available as needed. Children must arrive each morning fully prepared with a backpack, packed lunch, and clothes appropriate for being out in the weather. Families new to Forest Floor may need to purchase additional gear to ensure their children will be fully equipped for wet and colder weather as the season progresses. For a full packing and clothing list see our FAQ.