Be sure to visit our frequently asked questions page to find out more information, like if you're under 18 year old can attend class.
(Yes, they can, as long as they are taking the class with a parent or guardian, and both will need their own ticket.)
To get the most our of your classes, we recommend taking Blacksmithing 100, our blacksmith shop orientation, first. To take an intermediate class, we recommend taking Blacksmithing 100 and AT LEAST 1 beginner level class before. If you have any questions, please email us at TheWorcShop@gmail.com!
(Yes, they can, as long as they are taking the class with a parent or guardian, and both will need their own ticket.)
To get the most our of your classes, we recommend taking Blacksmithing 100, our blacksmith shop orientation, first. To take an intermediate class, we recommend taking Blacksmithing 100 and AT LEAST 1 beginner level class before. If you have any questions, please email us at TheWorcShop@gmail.com!
BLACKSMITHING 100: WELCOME TO THE FORGE [Start Here!]
Blacksmithing 100: Welcome to the Forge is your crash course to the Blacksmith shop! Come get oriented, learn the proper way to swing a hammer, learn the safe way to turn on the forges, etc! If you want to take any other Blacksmithing course, it is recommended for you to start here!!
Class Cost: $15 WorcShop Members / $40 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 1 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-100:-welcome-ot-the-forge/
BLACKSMITHING 101: HOOKED ON BLACKSMITHING [Beginner]
Want to learn how to shape and form metal using only heat and hammers? This class is the class for you! In this beginner’s blacksmithing class, you'll make hooks and hangers while learning the basics!
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/hooked-on-blacksmithing-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLACKSMITHING 101: FORGE A RAILROAD SPIKE KNIFE [Beginner]
In this 3.5-hour class, students will learn the basic techniques of making a blade, using a railroad spike. The importance and safety aspects of being able to properly hold onto hot metal will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to make one knife of their own, as well as gain knowledge of modifying and making more in the future.
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/forge-a-railroad-spike-knife-with-jason-scott/
BEYOND THE BINARY 101: BLACKSMITHING [Beginner]
In this LGBTQIA+ inclusive class, students will learn the basics of blacksmithing. Students will put those skills to use making a small project chosen from a small list provided by the instructor.
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-beyond-the-binary-101/
BLACKSMITHING 102: INTRO TO DAMASCUS STEEL [Intermediate]
This is a 2-day Class! Learn how to forge weld 2 (or more) types of steel into one solid piece of patterned steel in this 2-day course.
The importance and safety aspects of being able to properly hold on to hot metal will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to make one billet of Damascus, (that can later be refined into a finished item) as well as gain the knowledge of modifying and making more in the future.
Class Cost: $160 WorcShop Members / $190 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-102-intro-to-damascus-steel/
BEYOND THE BINARY 102: BLADESMITHING [Intermediate]
This is a 2 session class
In this LGBTQIA+ inclusive class, students will learn the basics of bladesmithing. Students will learn the process of forging, heat treating and grinding a one-piece blacksmith knife of their own using a variety of tools and techniques in this class. Blacksmithing Beyond the Binary 101 recommended before taking this class.
Class Cost: $180 WorcShop Members / $199 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-beyond-the-binary-102/
BLADESMITHING 101: KNIVES AND YOU [Intermediate]
Learn to make a full-tang or hidden-tang knife with professional bladesmith Jonathan Maynard. We'll cover all aspects of knife making from bar stock to a finished blade: forging, grinding, heat treatment, handling, and fit and finish. This is a 2 session class happening on 2 consecutive weeks on the same day & time both weeks.
Class Cost: $250 WorcShop Members / $280 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-101:-knives-and-you-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLACKSMITHING 102: SPEAR-IT OF BLACKSMITHING [Intermediate/Advanced]
The oldest weapon of man, the one that started it all. Come forge your own spear and learn all about it! The spear, it lives on in the modern smith! *This is an ADVANCED blacksmithing class, it is recommended that you take an introductory class before this one.
Class Cost: $180 WorcShop Members / $210 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/spear-it-of-blacksmithing-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLADESMITHING 102: BIGGER BADDER BLADES [Advanced]
Ready to make some badass blades? Come work your butt off for four days and leave with a blade. Blade lengths up to 24", including the handle. Full tang or through, your choice, your blade! Spring 5160 Steel will be provided. Some blacksmithing experience preferred.
Class Cost: $420 WorcShop Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-102-bigger-badder-blades/
Thanks for your interest in classes at The WorcShop! If you have any questions, email us at TheWorcShop@gmail.com
If you want to take more than one class, consider getting a membership and save on all of your classes! https://www.theworcshop.com/membership.html
To see our current Covid-19 statement & policies, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/theworcshop/photos/a.982800438499619/2815580208554957/?type=3&theater
Blacksmithing 100: Welcome to the Forge is your crash course to the Blacksmith shop! Come get oriented, learn the proper way to swing a hammer, learn the safe way to turn on the forges, etc! If you want to take any other Blacksmithing course, it is recommended for you to start here!!
Class Cost: $15 WorcShop Members / $40 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 1 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-100:-welcome-ot-the-forge/
BLACKSMITHING 101: HOOKED ON BLACKSMITHING [Beginner]
Want to learn how to shape and form metal using only heat and hammers? This class is the class for you! In this beginner’s blacksmithing class, you'll make hooks and hangers while learning the basics!
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/hooked-on-blacksmithing-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLACKSMITHING 101: FORGE A RAILROAD SPIKE KNIFE [Beginner]
In this 3.5-hour class, students will learn the basic techniques of making a blade, using a railroad spike. The importance and safety aspects of being able to properly hold onto hot metal will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to make one knife of their own, as well as gain knowledge of modifying and making more in the future.
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/forge-a-railroad-spike-knife-with-jason-scott/
BEYOND THE BINARY 101: BLACKSMITHING [Beginner]
In this LGBTQIA+ inclusive class, students will learn the basics of blacksmithing. Students will put those skills to use making a small project chosen from a small list provided by the instructor.
Class Cost: $85 WorcShop Members / $99 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-beyond-the-binary-101/
BLACKSMITHING 102: INTRO TO DAMASCUS STEEL [Intermediate]
This is a 2-day Class! Learn how to forge weld 2 (or more) types of steel into one solid piece of patterned steel in this 2-day course.
The importance and safety aspects of being able to properly hold on to hot metal will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to make one billet of Damascus, (that can later be refined into a finished item) as well as gain the knowledge of modifying and making more in the future.
Class Cost: $160 WorcShop Members / $190 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/blacksmithing-102-intro-to-damascus-steel/
BEYOND THE BINARY 102: BLADESMITHING [Intermediate]
This is a 2 session class
In this LGBTQIA+ inclusive class, students will learn the basics of bladesmithing. Students will learn the process of forging, heat treating and grinding a one-piece blacksmith knife of their own using a variety of tools and techniques in this class. Blacksmithing Beyond the Binary 101 recommended before taking this class.
Class Cost: $180 WorcShop Members / $199 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-beyond-the-binary-102/
BLADESMITHING 101: KNIVES AND YOU [Intermediate]
Learn to make a full-tang or hidden-tang knife with professional bladesmith Jonathan Maynard. We'll cover all aspects of knife making from bar stock to a finished blade: forging, grinding, heat treatment, handling, and fit and finish. This is a 2 session class happening on 2 consecutive weeks on the same day & time both weeks.
Class Cost: $250 WorcShop Members / $280 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates and details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-101:-knives-and-you-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLACKSMITHING 102: SPEAR-IT OF BLACKSMITHING [Intermediate/Advanced]
The oldest weapon of man, the one that started it all. Come forge your own spear and learn all about it! The spear, it lives on in the modern smith! *This is an ADVANCED blacksmithing class, it is recommended that you take an introductory class before this one.
Class Cost: $180 WorcShop Members / $210 Non-Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/spear-it-of-blacksmithing-with-jonathan-maynard/
BLADESMITHING 102: BIGGER BADDER BLADES [Advanced]
Ready to make some badass blades? Come work your butt off for four days and leave with a blade. Blade lengths up to 24", including the handle. Full tang or through, your choice, your blade! Spring 5160 Steel will be provided. Some blacksmithing experience preferred.
Class Cost: $420 WorcShop Members
Minimum Enrollment: 2 / Maximum Enrollment: 4
Find dates & details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--worcester/bladesmithing-102-bigger-badder-blades/
Thanks for your interest in classes at The WorcShop! If you have any questions, email us at TheWorcShop@gmail.com
If you want to take more than one class, consider getting a membership and save on all of your classes! https://www.theworcshop.com/membership.html
To see our current Covid-19 statement & policies, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/theworcshop/photos/a.982800438499619/2815580208554957/?type=3&theater