Basic Blacksmithing Class - Steak Turner

Steak Turner

$125.00

Instructor: Than King, Professional Blacksmith
Date: December 13th, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: Four Kings Forge, 3200 S Dutton, Santa Rosa, CA Unit 219

Project: Steak Turner

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

Participants ages 14-17 yrs must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also registered for the class.

Prerequisites: No Experience required 

Skills Taught: The focus of the class will be for each student to work on their own steak flipper, which they will take with them at the end of the class.  You will be introduced to the parts of the anvil and how they are used; hammer control for effective movement of metal; drawing out, tapering and bending; operation of a propane forge, and shop safety.

How to Register
Add the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the check out process to reserve your spot.

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@gmail.com to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up.

SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety equipment to bring:
Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses
Leather palmed gloves

Ear protection (optional)
Leather apron (optional)

Attire

Long sleeves and long pants
Clothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.
Closed toe shoes.
No loose fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.

Bring your own water bottle, and snacks as needed.

Suggested reading:

Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing

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.

Any questions regarding this class or other up coming classes feel free to contact us at fourkingsforge@gmail.com