PROSPECT HILL FORGE: The Blacksmithing Classroom

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Mike - 617 230 9572 or Carl - 781 608 0900



At Prospect Hill Forge we offer:
  • Classes in Traditional Blacksmithing
    • Focused on technique, theory, efficiency, and æsthetics
    • Scheduled on afternoons, weeknights, and weekends
    • Tailored to fit students' needs
    • Student:Teacher ratio of 4:1 or better
    • Click here to learn more about our introductory class:
      A Taste of Blacksmithing
    • Or here to learn more about our 12-week class:
      The Basics of Blacksmithing
  • Forge rental for smiths who need a place to work
  • Close proximity to Boston in Waltham, Mass.
  • Hand-crafted wrought iron items for sale:
    • Hooks
    • Candlesticks
    • Fireplace Tools
    • Chandeliers
    • Knives
    • Forks
    • Towel Racks
    • Dragons
    • &cetera
  • Custom work on commission
  • Repairs

We're now making
English Longswords
(for dancing, not fighting)

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A Taste of Blacksmithing
Our single-session introductory class.

August 11
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm

August 21
Saturday 7:00pm - 10:00pm

August 23
Monday 6:30pm - 9:30pm

August 24
Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm

September 22
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm


Rudiments of Blacksmithing I
The beginning of learning the basics of blacksmithing (4 weeks)

August 25, September 1, 8, 15
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm


Basics of Blacksmithing
In the twelve meetings of this course, you will be exposed to the basics of the ...

September 13 through Dec 13
(No class on Oct 10 (Columbus Day), Nov 15)


Simple Knives
Our quick-and-dirty single-session knife class.

August 27
Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Note: Advanced Knifemaking is not for beginners. We have listed it here for our students who have taken at least our 'Nothing but Knives' class, and for other smiths who have at least some small experience in annealing, filing, hardening, and tempering blades.

- On South side of Guinan Street, toward the Eastern end - Waltham - Massachusetts -
- P.O.Box 541372 - 02454 -
Note: 1/16/10, Directions have been updated to reflect the local roadwork.