Spruill Center for the ArtsMetalworking, Blacksmithing, and Welding Classes
Our blacksmithing, metalworking, and welding classes are designed to help you safely learn and practice crafting with with iron, steel, and other metals.
From spruillarts.org/studios/blacksmithing-classes ↗About this program
The blacksmithing studio offers a robust and inspiring environment for metalworking enthusiasts. Complete with 2 forges, 3 welders, an array of hammers (cross peen, ball peen, and sledgehammers), anvils, grinders, and a drill press, this well-outfitted studio is perfect for anyone eager to learn and master the art of blacksmithing.
Learn the basic skills of blacksmithing, including forging tapers, twisting, splitting, punching, and riveting steel.
Use a torch and welder to melt and manipulate steel.
Create useful tools and artistic metal sculptures.
Spruill EducationThe Spruill Center for the Arts provides over 800 visual arts classes annually to more than 5,000 students of all ages and skill levels in mediums such as ceramics, painting, photography, mosaics, blacksmithing, and more.
Art Camps for Kids (Ages 5-10)Campers ages 5-10 will complete exciting crafts and art projects based around each week’s theme (ex: “Deep Sea Adventure” or “Space Odyssey”).
Studio Art Camps for Teens and Preteens (Ages 11-14)Our studio art camps for teens and preteens will challenge campers to learn and strengthen their skills in a specific artistic medium.