This class is designed for people with little or no experience in blacksmithing. We’ll cover the basic theory and practice in the craft, introductory metallurgy, and basic tool design and […]

If you are wanting to learn the Basics of Blacksmithing, plan to join us on Saturday, June 7th for an informative, hands-on course conducted by Northwest Blacksmith Association Board Member […]

This one-week workshop will be focused on these two absolutely essential tools for blacksmithing.  Pared down from the more expansive two-week Blacksmith’s Tools class held in previous years, we’ll focus […]

Fireside chat via Zoom – open to all NWBA members. A Zoom link will be provided soon.

Whether camping, hiking, hunting, or foraging, a knife is one of the most important tools to carry in the wilderness. In this two week class, students will have the opportunity […]

Mentoring Center Event – Open Forge for NWBA at the Mentoring Center (1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632). There will be a $20 charge to assist with shop expenses, supplies, […]

One could argue that all art and craft has its origin in the natural world around us. Inspiration from nature is part of the human experience, and the craft of […]

In what has become a foundational workshop for this school, here we will indulge in the design, forging, and heat treating of all manner of hand tools for use in […]

This class will focus on the question why. Why in concept, and why in process. Through instructor led assignments we will cover a variety of techniques and design methods to […]

Come and join us for a week with the prolific and well- known teacher, Mark Aspery.  Mark has been a force in blacksmithing education for many years throughout the West, […]

Throughout this workshop, students will learn to make their own functional and decorative spoons, spatulas, and more with a focus on refinement, design, and delicate forging. The class will cover […]