Southern Ohio School of Blacksmithing

06/16/2026

It’s a hot time to be a blacksmith but we have had so much interest we scheduled two classes anyway 🙂

https://lockhartironworks.com/shop/beginner-class-june-27th-2026/

Available Beginner Dates:
June 27th

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:
July 18th - Skillet and Spatula class

These 8 hour classes (8am-5pm) include all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

Please email us or call/text 740-603-7744 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website. Keep an eye on our website and social media for future class dates.

Beginner Blacksmith Classes You'll learn the economics of blacksmithing, necessary equipment if you would like to start your own shop, and the basic skills for your first creations. Men, women and children (12 and up) are all welcome to experience a day as a blacksmith. Doug and his family will ensu...

03/18/2026

Come take a class with us! Bring friends and family and make an incredible memory. We know you’ll be glad you did :)

Typically we have classes year round, so if this batch of dates doesn’t work out for you we will be scheduling more soon. We have Gift Certificates available as well!

Reserve your spot in a class on our website store.

https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/store/

Please email us or call/text 740-603-7744 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Available Beginner Dates:

April 4th

May 16th

May 23rd

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

April 11th - Railroad Spike Knife

We look forward to having you all join us for the day!

10/22/2025

As you all noticed we had a short break in class scheduling, but we’re back and ready for more classes!

Some of what we’ve been up to— This past month and a half we were out of state taking down a historic bridge to restore in Michigan. Bridge restoration is one of our many passions.

In late September we enjoyed attending the SOFA Quadstate Blacksmithing conference in Troy, OH. Doug made some over the top anvil sculptures and the one pictured above we raffled off to raise funds for our Blacksmithing Classes!

Typically we have classes year round, so if this batch of dates doesn’t work out for you we will be scheduling more soon. We have Gift Certificates available as well!

Reserve your spot in a class on our website store.
Please email or call 740-603-5655 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Available Beginner Dates:

November 8th

December 13th

January 10th

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

December 6th - Outdoor Tripod and Fire Poker

January 17th - Railroad Spike Knife Class

We look forward to having you all join us for the day!

https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/store/

08/05/2025

What we’ve been up to this past month of heat! We will be scheduling more Blacksmithing classes soon. Hope you all are ready! 😎

In this video, witness an epic journey as a bold idea transforms into a larger-than-life reality: a massive 13-foot meat cleaver! Custom-designed and crafted...

02/26/2025

New class schedule! We’re looking forward to better weather and meeting all of you and your friends. See you soon!

Available Beginner Dates:

March 15th
April 5th
April 12th
May 10th

Reserve your spot in a class through our website store.

https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/store/

Please message us or call 740-603-5655 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

March 22nd - Railroad Spike Knife

May 3rd - Outdoor Tripod Set and Fire Poker

12/03/2024

Come hammer with us!

Available Beginner Dates:

December 7th
January 11th
January 18th
February 15th

Reserve your spot in a class through our website store.

https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/store/

Please message us or call 740-603-5655 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

December 14th - Railroad Spike Knife

February 8th - Tong Class (Flat jaw and bolt jaw tongs)

11/12/2024

Come on down to Logan, OH and take a Blacksmithing class with us! If these dates don’t work for you please follow our page to be notified of upcoming classes. 😎

Available Beginner Dates:

November 23rd
December 7th
January 11th
January 18th
February 15th

Reserve your spot in a class through our website store.

https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/store/

Please message us or call 740-603-5655 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

December 14th - Railroad Spike Knife

February 8th - Tong Class (Flat jaw and bolt jaw tongs)

10/09/2024

Another skillet and spatula class filled with unique designs. We had such a fun day with you all!

I am working on posting more class dates to our website this week and will be sharing them here as well. :)

Any intermediate class project requests?

08/06/2024

We still have spots available in Saturday’s beginner class! If these dates don’t work for you please follow our page to be notified of upcoming classes. 😎

Available Beginner Dates:

August 10
September 7
September 14

Reserve your spot in a class through our website store.
Please message us or call 740-603-5655 to receive the discounts as we don’t have those available on the website.

The cost is $200 per person.
We do offer a $25 discount ea. if there is more than one family member per household ($175ea.)
We also offer the class at $150 to Veterans and First Responders.

This 8 hour class (8am-5pm) includes all material needed, and a home cooked lunch!

Once you take our beginner class you can then take any of the intermediate classes available.

Available Intermediate Dates:

October 5 - Skillet and Spatula