Class Scheduling
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When purchasing a class you will receive an email with the class description and a release and waiver of responsibility to sign and return.
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*THE INTRO to BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP MUST BE TAKEN as a prerequisite before any knife making classes (unless one has SEVERAL HOURS of blacksmithing experience).*

Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop

In this instructional workshop you will have the opportunity to learn important forging skills, which are the foundation for blacksmithing: tapers, drawing out, upsetting, straightening, hot cutting, scrolling, twists, etc. You will learn to make items like bottle openers, fire pokers, keychains, wall hooks, grill tools, dinner bells. You will choose what you want to make, and you will make as many items as time allows. You will have the option of selecting a four hour session or an eight hour session for 1-2 people.

​4 hour class for 1 person: $300
4 hour class for 2 persons: $450

8 hour class for 1 person: $500
8 hour class for 2 persons $700

Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop

$300.00 - $700.00
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Traditional Knife Workshop


You will make a knife that has a blade length of 6" or under, single edge, and in the style you prefer. If you don't know what you want, Bill will help you figure something out! In this instruction workshop Bill will go through proper hammering technique, hardening, tempering, grinding, and finishing. Bill is a hands off instructor, but he will assist where he feels assistance is needed for your own safety.
This is an all-day class so plan for about 8 hours, though it could take more or less since we will work at your pace. The workshop start at 9am. Prerequisite: ​"Introduction to Blacksmithing".
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1 day class for 1 person - Make 1 knife total: $450

2 day class for 2 persons- Make 2 knives total: $800

Traditional Knife Workshop

$450.00 - $800.00
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Traditional Large Knife Workshop

Same as the Traditional Knife Workshop except you will make a knife that has a blade length of 15" or under, single edge, in the style you prefer. Bill is a hands-off-instructor, but he will assist where he feels assistance is needed. This is for your own safety.

This is a multi-day workshop; each day being about 6-8 hours, though it could take more or less since we will work at your pace. Workshop start at 9am.
Prerequisite: "Introduction to Blacksmithing" and "Traditional Knife Workshop"
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2 day class for 1 person– Make 1 knife total: $800
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3 day class for 2 persons - Make 2 knives total: $1500

Traditional Large Knife Workshop

$800.00 - $1,500.00
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What are people saying about their experiences...

Stephanie U. 
We had such a wonderful experience at Pocono Mountains Forge. This was a gift for my husband as he wished to have a blacksmith/forge experience, and I'm so glad we found PMF. Bill and Jenny were welcoming, and we found ourselves amidst great company and conversation, which only added to the experience. Bill's knowledge and experience of his craft translates so well through his instruction. He is both kind and patient so that you never feel rushed. He also empowers you at the same time, if you feel your confidence slipping in your ability to create and finish a piece. The art and craftsmanship of forging takes a certain kind of love and dedication for the trade with years of building upon your knowledge and talent. All of the above is evident when you step inside Pocono Mountains Forge and work alongside Bill. We had so much fun that we wished we could have stayed longer. We'll definitely be back to visit the forge again and very much look forward to another class!

Peter G.
My favorite aspect of taking this class was that the pacing, as well as the direction, was left completely up to me - Bill let me choose what I wanted to make, and went through the entire process with me, as slowly as I needed, answering all my questions along the way. He really did a great job of helping me understand what I was doing and why, and I look forward to taking more classes at Poconos Mountain Forge.
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James P.
This experience was great. I would recommend Bill and Jenny to everyone who wants to take a blacksmithing class. It is very personal and Bill is as hands off as possible so you can do the work. He always had a positive attitude toward the work you were doing. Bill and Jenny are genuinely nice people who love their craft, and that is a hard thing to find these days. Thanks to both of you!  I will be returning for sure.

Sean T.
Take this class! Learn this classic craft!!! I never thought I could bring so much info back home to want to do something that is so sustainable and classic. I want to learn more; I will be taking another class. Make things with your hands, reduce, reuse, and not buy on Amazon. Not to mention, look at things you made and feel better about.