The Date For This Class Has Been Updated

Saturday October 3, 2020 – 10am – 4pm $175.00 Max 6 Students.

Learn some blacksmithing fundamentals from Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged In Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on coarse. Safety, body mechanics, tools, and the working properties of hot steel will be addressed, as well as various techniques, such as: tapering, scrolling, twisting, bending, drilling, punching, hot cutting, flat peening, upsetting and shouldering.  Students will start out practicing the basics with the forging of a few decorative hooks for the first half of the class.  After lunch, folks are welcome to create something of their choosing with their new found skill-set, such as (but not limited to) a fire poker, meat turner, bottle opener, letter opener, necklace pendent, or an experimental piece. One hour lunch break.

Note about what to wear – Wear cotton pants and shirt (synthetics are flammable!).  Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.  Safety glasses and ear plugs are available, or bring your own.  Bringing your own leather gloves can be a good idea.  Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. 

Due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, this class is being rescheduled.

Level 2 Class

Dates: August 8,9 & 10, 2020

Times: 9am – 5pm with lunch break (instructor may change work hours during class)

 Class description: This 3 day tool making workshop will expand your skill sets and tool collection. Expect hands-on learning as you forge and use a variety of hand tools under the expert direction of Mark Aspery. From drifts to chisels, you’ll make the fundamental tooling that every blacksmith needs.

 Cost – $475.00

Housing Info

Due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, BS Week 2020 is canceled.

Blacksmith Week 2020 is coming August 14, 15, and 16^th.  Set up on site August, 13^th.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a maximum of 25 tickets will be sold. All tickets are for the entire 3 days.  There will be no tickets sold at the event, you must pre-purchase a ticket to attend.

LIMITED ‘dry camping’ on site.  Keep in mind: NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED IN AUGUST IN THE NATIONAL FOREST. There are camp grounds around Government Camp.  Check online.  There are also varied lodging opportunities from hotels to condos and vacation rental homes all in Government Camp.

https://www.mounthoodinfo.com for lodging information.

Mt Hood RV Village is located just 12 miles down the mountain and offers all hook ups amenities including a café and indoor pool.

We will have both ‘pre’ and ‘post’ Blacksmith Week 2020 classes. Two of the best, Mark Aspery, will teach an ‘intermediate’   class of Tool Making Techniques.  August 8^th through the 10^th. Gary Eagle who’s work can be seen on the metal panels on the Multorpor Overpass in The Village of Government Camp; will be teaching a ‘post Blacksmith Week’ class August 17^th and 18^th. Gary’s class will be an Art Deco Grill.

Darryl Nelson will put together a great event for 2020. The 2020 shirts of course, with artwork by Dean Mook. Demos by Darryl Nelson, Joe Elliott and other attendee’s.

We hope to see you onsite this year! 

Due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, this class is canceled.

Level 2 Class –  5 Students Minimum: 6 Maximum

Dates: Aug 17-18, 2020

Times: Class starts at 9:00 and runs ’til 5:00 with an hour for lunch.

Class Description: This two day workshop will focus on designing, forging and assembling a framed wall panel. This class allows for a fair amount of personal creativity as each panel can be totally unique. Students will practice developing their design skills and sense of aesthetic, work at forging the various elements that will make up their individual panel and then use traditional joinery to complete the assembly. Gary has been making (and teaching folks how to make) these panels for years and will serve as the perfect coach and mentor to boost students design and forging skills.

Cost: $275.00

Housing Info

In August of 2018, 11 smiths from around the country convened at the Cascadia Center For Arts and Crafts to collaborate on a sculpture for the Summit grounds. Read the full article here.

When: August 14th – 18th

Where: Summit Arts Center Government Camp

Register at the door. $45 One Day or $90 for the whole event. We recommend you reserve your Mt.Hood lodging early. Visit our Housing Page for local options. Parking is available for RV’s and trailers. Must check in with registration tent BEFORE setting up. Camping is readily available both in and off site. Recommendations available at the registration tent.  All camping is free. No solid fuel fires or bbqing allowed… propane is fine.

Three Demonstrators and a Hands-On-Instructor – Demonstrators include David Lisch . Ben Cyzhold and John Williams! Joe Elliot is the Hands-On Instructor.

• Wednesday, August 14th: Get campsite early, come and hang out.
• Thursday, August 15th: at Noon, Joe Elliott will be doing the hands-on demonstration. Participants will be able to work on their hands-on project throughout the rest of the weekend.
• Friday, August 16th: 9AM-Noon – Morning demonstration. 1PM-4PM afternoon demonstration.
• Saturday, August 17th: 9AM-Noon – Morning demonstration. 1PM-4PM afternoon demonstration.
• Sunday, August 18th: 9AM- Noon – Morning demonstration.

When: August 16th – 19th 2018

Where: CCAC Blacksmith Shop

Register at the door.

• Individual One Day  –  $45.00
• Individual Entire Event  –  $90.00
• Student (valid ID req.) One Day  –  $30.00
• Student (valid ID req.) Entire Event  –  $60.00
• Family One Day  –  $60.00
• Family Entire Event  –  $120.00

Demonstrator Schedule:

9/16 Thursday – All day – Arrival and open forge for group sculpture project.
Dusk – opening firepit ceremony.

8/17 Friday  – 9-noon – Heather Mclarty demo
12-2 – lunch break
2-5 – Gary Eagle demo
Evening – open forge and fire pit

8/18 Saturday – 9-noon – Heather Mclarty demo
12-2 – lunch break
2-5 – Gary Eagle demo
6pm – potluck style community dinner (bring something to share)
Evening – open forge and fire

8/19 Sunday – 9-noon – Leslie Tharp demo

Parking is available for rvs and trailers. Must check in with registration tent BEFORE setting up. Camping is readily available both in and off site. Recommendations available at the registration tent.  All camping is free. No solid fuel fires or bbqing allowed… propane is fine. Check our Housing Page for other local options.