SUMMER Class Schedule

Each class is 10 weeks running October to December

10 Week Classes

  • M
    Jul 10th - Sep 18th *

    Intro to Blacksmithing & Steel Fabrication

    This 10 week class covers basic blacksmithing and steel fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    The first 6-7 weeks will cover blacksmithing techniques using forging tools & equipment, use of plasma cutter, cold working techniques, different patinas, and the history of blacksmithing. The final 3-4 weeks will cover torch work, MIG welding, ARC welding, and the use of angle grinders and die grinders. Blacksmithing projects include, but are not limited to: tapering, scrolling, twisting, s-hook, hammer hook, italian leaf, veined leaf, bottle opener, and letter opener.

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $450
    Class size limit: 12 students
    *No class September 4th / Labor Day
  • T
    Jul 11th - Sep 12th

    Introduction to Blade Making

    In this 10 week class students will hand forge 3 seperate knives during this class.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Students will be forging a railroad spike knif, herb chopper, and a full tang knife. They will then be using grinders and files to further shape and sharpen the blades.
    Pre-requisite: Students must have taken at least one 10 week intro class at Blue Hell Studio.

    Teacher:
    Ryan Oelker
    Cost: $450
    Class size limit: 8 students

  • W
    Jul 12th - Sep 13th

    Intermediate Blacksmithing & Steel Fabrication

    This 10 week class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    The intermediate class will build on the techniques learned in the Intro class with these new techniques: Decorative wall hook, pineapple twist, fire poker, bamboo, candle holder, file snake, eye punch, horse head bottle opener, dinner triangle, ladle, steel rose, campfire tripod, steel acorn, rams head, steel bowl, tool making, bbq fork, skewers . . .
    Prerequisite - Intro to Blacksmithing and Steel Fabrication.

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $450
    Class size limit: 12 students

  • TH
    Jul 1 3th - Sep 14 th

    Intermediate Knife Making

    Students will hand forge 3 seperate knives during this class.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Students will be forging a camping knife and a skinning knife. They will then be using grinders and files to further shape and sharpen the blades.
    Pre-requisite: Students must have taken at least one 10 week knife making class at Blue Hell Studio.


    Teacher: Noah Colson
    Cost: $450
    Class size limit: 12 students

  • -
    By Appointment

    Open Studio

    Available for students who have taken at least two 10 week classes at BHS.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time Call to schedule times

    For students who have taken at least two classes at Blue Hell Studio. This is a great way to get in some extra practice, get ahead on a project, or start something new. Chris will be on hand for technical assistance, but this will not be a class setting. You must bring your own steel. Price is $30 / hour, can be bought as blocks of time.

    Contact Chris for availability.
    chris@bluehellstudio.com or 513.490.3723

1 & 2 Day Project Driven Classes - July

  • F
    Jul 14th

    Forged Skull

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    I gotta say, forging a skull out of a 3lb chunk of steel is pretty rad. Students will use a hydraulic press and a variety of hand tools to forge this monster.

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00

  • SA
    Jul 15th

    Hand Forged Bread Lame

     

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM or later      

    What's a Bread Lame you ask? It is typically a long thin tool made to hold a metal razor used to cut, or score, bread dough to help control the expansion of the loaf as it bakes. So come on in and forge your own!

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00

  • F - SA
    Jul 21st & 22nd

    Hand Forged Garden Tools

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time F = 6 PM - 9 PM || SA = 12 PM - 6 PM or later      

    Are you always on the hunt for unique homemade garden tools? Well, look no further because at Blue Hell Studio you can learn to forge your own!

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 3-8
    Cost: $180.00

  • F - SA
    Jul 28th & 29th

    Hand Forged Copper and Steel Ladle

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6 PM - 9 PM  || SA = 12 PM - 6 PM or later

    Students will forge a copper bowl and a steel handle that will be riveted together to create a ladle.

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $175.00

1 & 2 Day Project Driven Classes - August

  • F - SA
    Aug 4th & 5th

    Robots! (A Sculpture Class)

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time F = 6 PM - 10 PM || SA = 12 PM - 8 PM or later      

    Students will be scavenging through a massive amount of strange steel parts to choose elements they will use on creating a robot! Using a variety of fabrication techniques students will sculpt their robot.

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $200.00

  • F
    Aug 11th

    Forged Belt Buckle

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Need a nice new belt buckle? Why not learn to forge and fabricate your own? This will be the one that you can show off and brag about!

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00

  • SA
    Aug 12th

    Forged Hand Tools

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Students will hand forge, grind, and harden a variety of hand tools including but not limited to:
    - Slot punch
    - Bladed punch
    - Round fuller
    - Straight fuller
    - Round drift
    - Eyeball punch

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $250.00

  • Aug 18th

    Forged Steel & Leather Hairpin

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time F = 6 PM - 10PM

    Students will forge one or more hairpins using a variety of techniques. Each student will also be provided with precut and punched leather to combine with each hairpin. Students can choose from several different colors to dye the leather. These make a great gift for your mom, sister, spouse, girlfriend, or... dude with a man bun!

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00

  • SA
    Aug 19th

    Advanced Twisting Class

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Whether you are a beginner or someone with a little experience under your belt, our advanced twisting class will cover wheat twists and ropes twists. We will also cover testuring and fullering to add uniqueness to simple twists and also involves a bit of welding.

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00

    • F
      Aug 25th

      Forged Skull

      This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
      location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

      I gotta say, forging a skull out of a 3lb chunk of steel is pretty rad. Students will use a hydraulic press and a variety of hand tools to forge this monster.

      No experience necessary

      Class size: 6 students
      Cost: $125.00

      • SA
        Aug 26th

        Forged Copper Bowl

        This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
        location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

        In this class each student will learn copper forging techniques and create decorative copper bowls.
        No experience necessary
        Class size: 6 students
        Cost: $155.00

1 & 2 Day Project Driven Classes - September

  • F
    Sep 8th

    Hand Forged Steel Puzzles

    This 10 week class covers basic blacksmithing and steel fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time F = 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Students will use a variety of forging techniques to make a steel puzzle/brain teaser. Makes a great & unique gift!

    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $125.00
  • F - SA
    Sep 15th & 16th

    Forging a Cross Peen Hammer

    This class builds on the Intro class techniques and processes and adds more complicated smithing and fabrication techniques.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time F = 6 PM - 10PM || SA = 12 PM - 10PM

    Students will forge their own slot punches and drifts which will be used to make the hammer. Day two will be spent forging a cross peen hammer out of a 4140 blank. Each student will forge, grind, polish, and heat treat their own tools and hammer. They will also attach a handle to the finished hammer head.
    No experience necessary

    Class size: 6 students
    Cost: $275

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STUDENT INFO

  • Students must be 16 years old to enroll.
  • Classes are not welding certification classes.
  • Each 10 week session is $450. There will be no refunds once classes have begun.
  • Classes are limited to 10 students with a minimum enrollment of 3.
  • Bring sketch book to each class
  • Wear appropriate clothing (ie. steel toe boots*, jeans, long sleeve shirts), NO synthetic clothing - cotton and denim only.
  • Purchase welding gloves for the 10 week classes. These can be found at Weldco / Praxair, or Lowes.
  • All other tools and materials will be provided.
  • Please make check out to BLUE HELL STUDIO
  • Call Chris for any questions - 513-490-3723

*Students are encouraged to wear steel toed boots, but work boots will do.