SPRING Class Schedule
Each class is 10 weeks running from early April to mid-June.
We offer evening classes Monday-Thursday and 3 class sessions on Saturdays!
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see ALL class offerings.
Please Note: Due to the rising costs of steel, propane, and other supplies,
the class fee has been raised to $500 per 10-week session.
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MApr 8th - June 17th*
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: Scott Stansbury
Cost: $500
Class size limit: 12 students
* No class on Monday, May 27th -
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TApr 9th-June 11th
Introduction to Blade Smithing
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 knife, 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: $500
Class size limit: 8 students -
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WApr 10th - June 12th
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: $500
Class size limit: 12 students -
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THApr 11th - Jun 13th
Intermediate Blade Smithing
Students will hand forge 2-3 seperate knives during this class.location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMStudents will possibly forge at least 2 of the following: camping knife, chef's knife, skinning knife, or a cleaver. 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: $500
Class size limit: 8 students -
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SAApr 13th - Jun 22nd*
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 9:00 AM - 12:00 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.
Teachers: Seth Mason
Cost: $500
Class size limit: 12 students
* No class on Saturday, May 25th-
Intro Class
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Intro Class
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Intro Class
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SAApr 13th - Jun 22nd*
Intermediate Blacksmithing & Steel Fabrication
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 1:00 PM - 4:00 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 & Tim Perkins
Cost: $500
Class size limit: 12 students
* No class on Saturday, May 25th-
Intermediate Class
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Intermediate Class
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Intermediate Class
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SAApr 13th - June 22nd*
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: All Teachers - every 2 weeks will be a different teacher
Cost: $500
Class size limit: 12 students
* No class on Saturday, May 25th-
Intro Class
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Intro Class
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Intro Class
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FrBy Appointment ONLY
Open Studio
Available for students who have taken at least one 10 week class at BHS.
Cost: $40/hr & by Appointment Onlylocation_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time Call to schedule timesFor students who have taken at least one class 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. Open Studio hours are on Friday afternoons by appointment only. Price is $40 / hour, which can be bought as blocks of time.
Contact Chris for availability.
chris@bluehellstudio.com or 513.490.3723