Curriculum Overview
Nazz Forge proudly offers a selection of classes geared towards beginner, intermediate, or advanced blacksmiths.
Each session is 4 hours. Expect projects to be broken apart over several (non-consecutive) days/classes. Additional time beyond what's listed will be discussed on a per-project basis; it’s $100 per session, but is very rarely necessary.
Sessions are done in small groups. Up to four students will be working at a time.
Bring a friend or loved one along to make it a two student class for a discount.
These classes are available to adults and children over 10, however a parent must accompany their child.
To inquire about classes please enter your information below and select the class you are interested in. If you are ready to buy a class CLICK HERE
Blacksmith Basics - Bottle Opener -$100
Introduction
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kyle McCormick or Justin Kirck
Start your training and start swinging a hammer with this one session class. By the end of this class each student will walk away with a finished bottle opener they can’t wait to use.
Blacksmith Basics - Trinkets -$100
Introduction
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Justin Kirck
Learn blacksmith fundamentals while you make coat hooks, s-hooks, and nails. Everything from heating up steal, swinging a hammer, and shaping your metal will be covered in this introductory class, perfect for the young aspiring blacksmith.
Knifemaker Basics - Knife Assembly -$275
Introduction
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Devon James
Practice your grinding along with your "fit and finish" techniques as you take a blade blank and breath life into it by grinding in bevels, heat treating, drilling out holes, and assembling your handle. The perfect class for the young aspiring knife maker. Does not involve forging.
TWO DAY Herb CHopper - $325
Beginner
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Stephanie Aiuto
Learn how to forge out, grind, and heat treat your very own kitchen tool designed specifically for chopping herbs with ease! A great class for someone who wants to forge something they will use every day. Your chef friends will envy you.
Utility Knife CLass - $350
Beginner
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Devon James or Justin Kirck
Over two class sessions, learn how to forge out, grind, and heat treat a small, every day carry knife. Pick from three designs and two sizes. Walk away with something you can be proud of, and a new skill set.
LEather Sheath making Class - $150
Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Justin Kirck
The perfect follow-up to the knife you made; an in-depth and hands-on lesson in crafting a custom leather knife sheath. Bring your own knife and learn every step from punching and stitching to dyeing and waxing. All materials, tools, and safety equipment supplied; just bring water and a snack, and warm clothes.
Add $150 for crafting a sword sheath.
Open Forge Access - $150
Advanced
Instructor: Kyle McCormick
Are you already a seasoned blacksmith but don’t have regular access to a forge and workshop? We offer open forging access for four hour sessions under the guidance of Kyle McCormick. You will have access to the forge, grinders, hand tools, and more, but you will need to bring your own grinding belts.
These sessions are available several times a week. Check out our class schedule to see when our Open Forge Access sessions occur.
Forge a Small Knife - $900
Intermediate
Sessions: Approx 6
Instructor: Justin Kirck or Theo Nazz
Forge your own small knife up to 5 inches in length. Perfect for the new and aspiring bladesmith.
Previous forging experience recommended.
Forge a Medium Knife - $1200
Advanced
Sessions: Approx 8
Instructor: Theo Nazz
Forge your own blade between 5" to 11". Perfect for kitchen knives, ceremonial daggers, or camping/tactical knives.
Make this in damascus for an additional $425.
Previous forging experience recommended.
Forge a Large Knife - $1,500
Advanced
Sessions: Approx 10
Instructor: Theo Nazz
Forge your own blade between 11" to 22". Kukaris, dirks, machetes, gladius, kopis… any large knife will do!
Make this in damascus for an additional $525.
Previous forging experience highly recommended.
Forge a sword - $2,400
Advanced
Sessions: Approx 16
Instructor: Theo Nazz
Forge a sword any samurai or knight would want to carry. This class doesn’t just test your endurance in forging out a blade, but attention to detail is crucial as you work on your guard, pommel, and handle.
Make this in damascus for an additional $725.
Previous forging experience required.
What to wear and bring:
Only wear natural fiber clothing, no synthetics or blends. Jeans and leather shoes are a requirement. I recommend bringing a T-shirt and a long sleeve shirt. Make sure your pant cuffs go over the tops of your shoes, and there are no holes in any of your clothing.
Wear only clothing that you can part with, for it may be destroyed. You will not get to forge if you do not follow these rules.
If you have your own respirator please bring it, otherwise you will be supplied with one (that you will be responsible for bringing to and from class).
When transporting knives please use a knife roll/case, or tightly wrap it in a towel, and make sure to put a small luggage lock on your bag.
Absence, rescheduling, and refunds:
48 hours notice of class absence is required, and each student is allotted two reschedulings per project. After two missed/rescheduled classes a $75 fee is applied per each day missed.
Every teacher reserves the right to remove a student from a class for a partial refund if they are detracting from the experience of other students. If we feel you are potentially exposing other people to Covid we reserve the right to end the class and send everyone home for their own safety.
Purchased classes are only refundable at the teacher's discretion.
If you purchased your class on CourseHorse, then our cancellation policy applies to your purchase. If you need help cancelling or have any questions, please visit the CourseHorse site in New York and contact their customer service team.