06/12/2026
Here's another new blacksmithing class topic that I received a lot of requests for me to teach. Sign up soon! www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
Specializing in Blacksmithing Classes, Custom Forged Metals and Sculpture near Berkeley Springs, WV. Now a Level 2, ABANA certified instructor.
Artist in Forged Metals. I started hitting hot metal over 45 years ago. In 1998 I wrote, "A Blacksmithing Primer" which has become a very successful book and was also made into a professional 6 hour DVD set. Besides teaching and demonstrating hot metal work for schools and blacksmithing groups I am also working in my own studio with a 60 ton hydraulic forging press showing how hot metal works like
06/12/2026
Here's another new blacksmithing class topic that I received a lot of requests for me to teach. Sign up soon! www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
06/12/2026
Here's a new blacksmithing class topic that I received a lot of requests for me to teach. Sign up soon! www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
05/15/2026
Based on popular topic requests, here is my class schedule at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing, near Berkeley Springs, WV. The numbers at the end of the topic are how many openings there are for each topic. These personal classes fill up fast so sign up soon! For more information on my background and the details on each class, go to www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
05/10/2026
Yesterday's Beginner's/Basics of Blacksmithing class at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. It's always fun for me, share my knowledge and stories, and see the students progress throughout the day learning so much! More classes are scheduled. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
A YA through adult fantasy adventure! Book, kindle or audible! a.co/d/08GjxAFJ
04/04/2026
Here's the update on my blacksmithing classes. The number after the class is the number of openings still remaining. All other classes are full. For more information on my 50+ years of blacksmithing and teaching it plus class information and to sign up for a class, go to www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
02/23/2026
Here it is! My blacksmithing class schedule through July! Notice I am teaching just one, two day Hydraulic Forging Press class at my school in this schedule. One person has signed up for the first Tool Making class and most of these classes will fill up, so sign up Soon!
Information such as my 53 year blacksmithing background and works, my almost 50 years blacksmithing teaching experience nationwide, skill levels required for each class and to sign up for any class go to www.blacksmithschoolwv.com I hope to see you here!
The Glint in the Dragon's Eye! A fantasy adventure in the West Virginia Mountains.
01/23/2026
Here is the schedule of blacksmithing classes through April at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing, near Berkeley Springs, WV. I have been teaching blacksmithing for almost 50 years, at my own shop and across the nation. I have been a three time demonstrator for ABANA and once for CanIron, and I am currently forging a double gate. I am an ABANA National Curriculum Level 2 Instructor, focusing on learning the skills to be able to make anything in blacksmithing. Check out my website for more information on my background and body of work and on my classes. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com BTW, I have a nice heated shop!