This page contains information about Blacksmithing Classes in the Pittsburgh Area and elsewhere. 

There are schools listed at the bottom of this page, with links to their websites.

In addition, PAABA offers Scholarships.


PAABA Scholarship Information                                                                      

 Click HERE for the Application Form

All PAABA members are welcome to apply for a scholarship to help defray the cost of blacksmith classes. 

The requirements are few and the sharing of skills and tips to other members make this benefit helpful to all. PAABA has a total of $750 to disperse throughout the calendar year (January –December). The amount for each request will vary according to the cost of the class. The Scholarship Committee agreed that up to 50% of the tuition will be the amount awarded to individuals.

Requirements:

  • Must be a PAABA member for at least one year and current with paid dues.
  • After attending class or workshop, a Completion Form is to be filled out by the school attended. The purpose for this is inform the chosen educational facility that PAABA supports blacksmithing classes.
  • If awarded a scholarship, student will do a short demonstration at a PAABA meeting and submit an article for the PAABA Newsletter.

The PAABA Scholarship Committee Members are:
Bob Selvaggio (Chairperson), Jane McClure (Secretary), John Steel, Dave Lint, Norm Amsler, Frank Mirth, Chris Holt

Please submit application 4 weeks before the start date of the class to facilitate approval.

 

 


Damascus Steel Workshop - by Kim Thomas
Sat. Feb. 13th
At Jim Hollo's shop
307 S Main St. (Elyria Rd.)
West Salem Ohio
State Route 301

 
Beginning at 9am. until 4pm.
We'll break at noon for lunch.
Cost $24.00 per person

Details Here: http://www.thomasironworks.com/damascusSeminar.htm

 

 


 

 Hoffman's Forge 
Blacksmithing Classes 

Hoffman’s Forge
2301 Duss Ave. Bldg. 6A
Ambridge, PA 15003
724-251-9320

www.hoffmansforge.com

Email address:
jymmhoffman@hoffmansforge.com

Click here for a Registration Form and more info

Click here for a printable copy of the schedule

Get hands-on help at one of Jymm's classes

Full Day Classes held at Hoffmans Forge are approximately 6 hours working time, from
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 12 to 1 lunch break, (bring a lunch, or visit local restaurants.)

Evening Classes are approximately 3 hours each, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Cost $85.00 per Student for one day class or
2 evenings class.

$10.00 discount for ABANA, PAABA, ABA, WRABA, & NYSDB members.

Class size limited to 6 students
(send a check to secure your place)

Longer courses and private lessons available.

Student is required to bring:
Personal Safety Equipment
-Safety glasses
-Leather gloves (welding gloves)
-Hearing protection (ear plugs or muffs)
-Leather shoes
-Clothing made of natural fibers (i.e. blue jeans and long sleeved shirts of cotton)
- Signed release form (available on site.)

Hoffmans Forge provides:
all tools and materials.

 

 

 

2010


Working on the Chain Gang Feb. 8 & 15
Forge welded chain will be the emphasis, maybe more.
2 evenings.

Hanging Around the House. Feb. 13
2 Candle Chandeliers with decorative chain.
Different style than last year.
Full day

Poking Around the Fire March 1 & 8
Fireplace pokers and shovel.
2 evenings.
 
Forks March 6
Eating and cooking forks.
Full Day.

 
     

 

 

Heritage School at the Conservancy - Arts & Crafts Classes in Butler, PA

 

 
 

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts - Arts & Crafts Classes in Floyd, VA

 

 
 

Touchstone Center for Crafts - Arts & Crafts Classes in Farmington, PA

 

 

 

Center for Metal Arts - Chester, NY

 

New England School of Metalwork