Blacksmith Knife Creation

Image of a blacksmith's knifeInstructor: Bill Weinert

Location: Walnut Building, 3327

Throughout this course, students will learn the basic skills of forging and hone those skills into creating their own simple blacksmith’s knife. These simple and elegant knives have been hand crafted since the Iron Age and are a great starting project for any aspiring smith. This course will place an emphasis on making the craft of blacksmithing an enjoyable and attainable hobby for anyone. Students must bring their own eye protection, hearing protection, leather apron, heat resistant gloves, and respirator. Please wear natural fiber clothing.

Dates Day Time Cost Section Register By Registration Link
9/3/24-10/22/24 Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. $201.25 42669 8/27/24 Register
How to Register by Email:
  1. Download Creative Arts Registration Form (Form must be fully completed to be accepted)
  2. Email completed form to ajclark@haywood.edu.
  3. If you are registering through email please await a Successful Confirmation Registration Email.
    This service is only available to those that register by email. 

How to Register in Person:
Please visit Student Services Department on the top floor of the Hemlock Building at
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.