SUMMER Class Schedule
Each class is 10 weeks running October to December
10 Week Classes
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MJul 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 PMThe 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 -
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TJul 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 PMStudents 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 -
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WJul 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 PMThe 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 -
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THJul 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 PMStudents 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 -
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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 timesFor 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
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FJul 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 PMI 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 -
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SAJul 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 laterWhat'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 -
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F - SAJul 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 laterAre 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 -
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F - SAJul 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 laterStudents 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
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F - SAAug 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 laterStudents 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 -
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FAug 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 PMNeed 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 -
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SAAug 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 PMStudents 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 -
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FAug 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 - 10PMStudents 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 -
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SAAug 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 PMWhether 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 -
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FAug 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 PMI 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 -
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SAAug 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 PMIn 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
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FSep 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 PMStudents 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 -
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F - SASep 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 - 10PMStudents 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
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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.