Name: Blacksmithing Adventure: Forge and Handle an Axe - May 17
Start: 2025-05-17T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-17T16:00:00-04:00
Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen

Instructor: Nicholas Tucci

Skill Level: Beginner or Intermediate

Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing and craft your own single bit hand axe with a hand carved handle in this immersive workshop. This class offers a unique opportunity to experience the time-honored art of metalworking, where participants will learn essential forging techniques, shaping methods, forge welding, and handle fitting. Students will transform raw metal into a fully functional axe using a forge, hammer, and anvil.

All materials, including metal stock, handle materials, and safety equipment, will be provided. No prior blacksmithing experience is necessary, but is beneficial. By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed practical forging skills and completed their own handcrafted axe to take home.

The class will be held outdoors, rain or shine. A tent will be set up in case of rain. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, avoid loose clothing, and synthetic clothing. This class is open to individuals 16 years and older who are physically capable of swinging a hammer. There will be a one hour break for lunch.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy:

We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:

In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.

Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop

If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.

Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop

Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.

Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop

Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.

No-Show Policy

If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.

Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.

Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.

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