Basic Blacksmithing Private Lesson

$100.00 per hour, 2 hour minimum 

Instructor: Than King, Professional Blacksmith
Date: Contact Instructor
Time: TBD
Location: Four Kings Forge, 3200 S Dutton, Santa Rosa, CA Unit 219

Project: Private Lessons for Individuals or Groups

Class Size: 6 students
Class Level: Beginner to advanced, 14 yrs and up. 

Participants ages 14-17 yrs must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Skills Taught: Up your skills with one-on-one instruction or bring a group for a unique  experience.  Bring your employees for a business team building event.  Price will be adjusted based on number of people attending.  

Prerequisites: Some experience is very helpful though not required. 

How to Register
Contact instructor to set up date and time. fourkingsforge@gmail.com

Refund Policy: Eligible refunds will be issued as website credit according to the schedule outlined below. Monetary refunds may also be requested minus a 5% service fee.

Refund schedule: 100% refund with at least 30 days notice, 50% refund with at least 14 days notice. No refund with less than 14 days notice. If class does not fill we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund as a website credit.

If the class is full feel free to send us an email at fourkingsforge@gmsil.com to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up.

Description

SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety equipment to bring:
Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses
Ear protection
Leather gloves
Leather apron (optional)

Attire
Clothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.
Leather shoes.
No loose fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.

Bring your own water bottle, lunch and snacks as needed.

Suggested reading:

Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing book.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1
This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.