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Every class at Riff's Workshop is hands-on, personal, and a little wild. Whether you're here for a one-off weekend experience or you're chasing a craft you'll do for the rest of your life — we'll meet you at the forge and show you the way. Pick a class below to see full details, dates, and the safety waiver.

Forged-to-finish knife — student work
Student work & past classes

Forged-to-finish knife — student work

Introduction Blacksmithing Course
Limited Time

Forge Your Own Viking Axe Bottle Opener

Introduction Blacksmithing Course

In this 90-minute class, each student will forge their very own Viking axe bottle opener — no two are the same, each one reflecting your personal style. A public session with up to 4 participants, perfect for anyone curious about the craft. All about getting hands-on, having fun, and getting a feel for blacksmithing.

2 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly
Casting Classes — 3-Hour Class
New Experience

One-of-a-Kind Metal Casting Experience

Casting Classes — 3-Hour Class

Feel the heat. Hear the fire. Watch metal come alive. Pour glowing liquid metal into a mold of your choice and take home a cast piece you made yourself.

3 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly
Forge Your Own Bottle Opener — 3-Hour Class
Fun Weekend Class

Viking Axe Bottle Opener

Forge Your Own Bottle Opener — 3-Hour Class

A fun, weekend-style forging experience — make your very own Viking axe bottle opener in three hours.

3 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly
Forge Some Trinkets
Beginner Friendly

Your Entry Point Into Blacksmithing

Forge Some Trinkets

The perfect way to dip your toes into the world of blacksmithing. Hands-on experience forging classic J-hooks, S-hooks, and one of our signature tomahawk wrenches while learning the fundamentals.

3 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly
Forge Your Own Railroad Spike Knife
Full Day

Our Students' Favorite Class

Forge Your Own Railroad Spike Knife

A full-day private course where you forge a knife from start to finish. Lunch included from our favorite local spots. Learn every step from beveling to finishing.

8 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly
Learn How to Smith — 2-Day Course
2-Day Intensive

For the Future Blacksmiths of the World

Learn How to Smith — 2-Day Course

An immersive two-day private session covering every core skill you need to start forging at home — from fundamentals on day one to freehand creative forging on day two. Lunch included both days.

8 hrUp to 4Beginner Friendly