{"title":"Blacksmithing Courses","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmithing courses offer multiple days at the forge developing your knowledge and skills. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWith our blacksmithing courses, you will be immersed in the world of blacksmithing learning the skills, tools of the trade and techniques essential to the trade. \u003cspan\u003eClasses are taught over multiple days  and include a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e More advanced courses coming soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-blacksmithing","title":"Intro to Blacksmithing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Blacksmithing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover the ancient craft of creating with fire, metal and hammer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you always wanted to learn how to blacksmith? In this weekend course you will learn the fundamental skills of forging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the hands-on world of blacksmithing by forging essential tools of the trade. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, you will learn safety around hot steel and equipment, plus get hands on creating tools of the trade. If a blacksmith needs a tool, they make it, and you will be doing exactly that. By the end of this weekend, you will have developed some of the foundational skills and knowledge that have been used by blacksmiths for centuries. These can then be used as the required training for more advanced courses (Coming 2027).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Goes Down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is spread over a weekend (Friday night 6 - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm) which includes instructional time and hands on learning. Note, this is a very physical craft and the forge is hot. Ensure you are prepared for an intense and fun weekend of learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 days Friday to Sunday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthside Edmonton, AB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: \u003c\/strong\u003e$750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll materials, tools, safety gear, and instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 students max.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero experience required — first-timers welcome and encouraged\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to wear: \u003c\/strong\u003eClosed-toe shoes, cotton shirt (short sleeves preferred), jeans or cotton pants required. Be aware clothing may be damaged by sparks, so wear older work clothes. We provide aprons, gloves, and safety glasses. All long hair must be pulled back and jewelry removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot more questions? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smiteblacksmithacademy.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eVisit our FAQs for all the answers\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smite Blacksmith Academy","offers":[{"title":"November 20 - November 22","offer_id":44698815463466,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/0510\/7242\/files\/HotMetalSparking.jpg?v=1787437555"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/0510\/7242\/collections\/621350002_18559685944013869_8530115988533397512_n.jpg?v=1787518075","url":"https:\/\/smiteblacksmithacademy.com\/collections\/blacksmithing-classes.oembed","provider":"Smite Blacksmith Academy (part of Front Step Forge)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}