Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith Association

C L A S S E S / W O R K S H O P S

Periodically, we offer classes and workshops at our facility in Troy, Ohio.

To register for a class or workshop, please attend one of the monthly meetings or go to the Contact Us link and submit your name, address, phone number, and the class or project you are interested in attending. Since space is very limited, please contact us as soon as you can. We accept students on a first come, first serve basis.

For dates of upcoming classes and workshops, click on the links below.

Please note: You must be a SOFA member to register for the classes and workshops.

CLASSES
The beginning blacksmithing classes are scheduled in the fall and winter months. The class meets once a week for ten weeks in the fall and again in the winter. In this class, the students will learn the basics such as building a fire, hammer control, techniques, design, etc. The students will make some basic tools that will be used in blacksmithing projects throughout the remainder of the course. Due to limited space, we accept a maximum of five students. The fee for this class is $200.00 per person and it includes all materials the student will use throughout the term.

WORKSHOPS
During the fall and winter, we offer weekend workshops. The projects range from beginning welding to building a power hammer. The fee for each workshop varies depending on the project.