Course Information

Metal Bladesmithing

Price: $220.00


Summary

Metal Bladesmithing

Fall 2026

Thursday Mornings

Instructor Ed VanHoy

All levels welcome

 

Forge your own blade from raw steel. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of bladesmithing, including steel selection, shaping, beveling, heat treating, and finishing. You'll learn how to safely forge, grind, and harden a knife blade by hand. No prior experience required.

Students will provide their own tools, safety gear, and materials. Your instructor will review tools, materials, and supply needs with you on the first day of class. Estimated initial cost of tools and materials: $150.00+. Please note, initial costs are higher for new students because essential starter supplies are required. 

Requirements

This course has no requirements.

Course Fees

Price: $220.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$40.00 - Instructional Supplies
 

Section Details

Date and Time

Date: Aug 20, 2026
Time: From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm
Building: Southport Center ( SPC )
Room: 101
Number of seats available: 3
Section: 54044
All Meetings:
* Meetings may be subject to change
When Building Room
Thu Aug 20, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Aug 27, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Sep 03, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Sep 10, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Sep 17, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Sep 24, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Oct 01, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Oct 08, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Oct 15, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Oct 22, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Oct 29, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Nov 05, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Nov 12, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Nov 19, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Dec 03, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
Thu Dec 10, 2026 From 08:30 am to 12:30 pm SPC 101
 

Location

This course meets at the following location:

701 N. Lord St. , Southport NC 28461