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• Master the Forge: Beginner Wall Hook Class

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Experience the heat and hammer at Red Mountain Maker Space. In this 90-minute intensive, you’ll step up to the anvil and learn the fundamentals of traditional blacksmithing.

  Turn raw steel into a functional piece of art. This class is designed for absolute beginners to learn the core skills of the "blacksmith’s alphabet."

  What You’ll Craft

  • The Taper: Hammer square stock into a refined, graceful point.
  • The Scroll: Shape a decorative curl using the anvil horn.
  • The Twist: Add a classic architectural detail to the stem.
  • The Punch: Use heat and force to create a mounting hole without a drill.

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  Workshop Details

  • Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Investment: $100 per person
  • Class Size: Limited to 6 students for maximum hands-on coaching.
  • Location: Red Mountain Maker Space
  • Gear: All tools and safety equipment are provided. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton/jeans) and closed-toe leather boots

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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• Intro to Blacksmithing: Traditional Bottle Opener

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Forge your own custom, traditional bottle opener in this hands-on, two-hour intro to blacksmithing! This beginner-friendly workshop at Red Mountain Maker Space covers the fundamentals of moving hot steel while you create a functional piece of art to take home.

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  • Shop Safety: How to navigate a forge environment securely.
  • Hammer Control: Techniques for efficiency and accuracy.
  • • Anvil Geometry: Using the face, horn, and edges to shape metal.

  
  The Process:
  

  • Punch & Drift: Create the opening for the bottle cap.
  • Horn Work: Round and refine the opener's shape.
  • Texturing: Apply a unique, hand-hammered finish.

  
  

  Class Details:

  Location: Red Mountain Maker Space

  Duration: 2 Hours

  Class Size: Limited to 6 people for personalized instruction

  Cost: $120 (All materials and safety gear included)

  No experience required. Come ready to swing a hammer and leave with a tool that will last a lifetime!

  Gear: All tools and safety equipment are provided. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton/jeans) and closed-toe leather boots
  

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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• Intro to Blacksmithing: Hand-Forging Nails

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Step back in time and learn the foundational skill of the smith: hand-forging nails. This fast-paced, one-hour workshop at Red Mountain Maker Space teaches you the essential techniques used by blacksmiths for centuries.

  
  

  
  

  Technical Skills Covered

  • Square Tapering: Use the anvil's face to draw out a consistent, four-sided point.
  • The "Drop-off": Master the half-face blow to create a clean shoulder at the anvil's edge.
  • Hot-Cutting: Learn to use the hardy tool or cut-off to sever your work at the perfect length.
  • Heading: Transfer the hot blank to the nail header to swell and shape the decorative head.

  
  

  Class Details

  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Class Size: Limited to 6 students
  • Cost: $80
  • Attire: Must wear natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, or linen).
    
  • Footwear: Closed-toe, sturdy shoes required.

  
  

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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• Master the Forge: Beginner Wall Hook Class

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  

  Experience the heat and hammer at Red Mountain Maker Space. In this 90-minute intensive, you’ll step up to the anvil and learn the fundamentals of traditional blacksmithing.

  Turn raw steel into a functional piece of art. This class is designed for absolute beginners to learn the core skills of the "blacksmith’s alphabet."

  What You’ll Craft

  • The Taper: Hammer square stock into a refined, graceful point.
  • The Scroll: Shape a decorative curl using the anvil horn.
  • The Twist: Add a classic architectural detail to the stem.
  • The Punch: Use heat and force to create a mounting hole without a drill.

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  Workshop Details

  • Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Investment: $100 per person
  • Class Size: Limited to 6 students for maximum hands-on coaching.
  • Location: Red Mountain Maker Space
  • Gear: All tools and safety equipment are provided. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton/jeans) and closed-toe leather boots

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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• Intro to Blacksmithing: Traditional Bottle Opener

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Forge your own custom, traditional bottle opener in this hands-on, two-hour intro to blacksmithing! This beginner-friendly workshop at Red Mountain Maker Space covers the fundamentals of moving hot steel while you create a functional piece of art to take home.

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  • Shop Safety: How to navigate a forge environment securely.
  • Hammer Control: Techniques for efficiency and accuracy.
  • • Anvil Geometry: Using the face, horn, and edges to shape metal.

  
  The Process:
  

  • Punch & Drift: Create the opening for the bottle cap.
  • Horn Work: Round and refine the opener's shape.
  • Texturing: Apply a unique, hand-hammered finish.

  
  

  Class Details:

  Location: Red Mountain Maker Space

  Duration: 2 Hours

  Class Size: Limited to 6 people for personalized instruction

  Cost: $120 (All materials and safety gear included)

  No experience required. Come ready to swing a hammer and leave with a tool that will last a lifetime!

  Gear: All tools and safety equipment are provided. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton/jeans) and closed-toe leather boots
  

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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• Intro to Blacksmithing: Hand-Forging Nails

  • When
    05/23/2026
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Forge Area
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  

  Step back in time and learn the foundational skill of the smith: hand-forging nails. This fast-paced, one-hour workshop at Red Mountain Maker Space teaches you the essential techniques used by blacksmiths for centuries.

  
  

  
  

  Technical Skills Covered

  • Square Tapering: Use the anvil's face to draw out a consistent, four-sided point.
  • The "Drop-off": Master the half-face blow to create a clean shoulder at the anvil's edge.
  • Hot-Cutting: Learn to use the hardy tool or cut-off to sever your work at the perfect length.
  • Heading: Transfer the hot blank to the nail header to swell and shape the decorative head.

  
  

  Class Details

  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Class Size: Limited to 6 students
  • Cost: $80
  • Attire: Must wear natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, or linen).
    
  • Footwear: Closed-toe, sturdy shoes required.

  
  

  
  

  Safety First ️

  Blacksmithing is exhilarating but requires focus. We start every session with a mandatory safety briefing covering:

  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Safe handling of hot steel and forge management.
  • Correct hammer technique to prevent fatigue and injury.
  • Maintaining a "clear floor" for a safe workspace.

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  

  Marc Steenbergh has been an artistic blacksmith for 10 years and is the owner/ Blacksmith of Warrior Forge Blacksmith Shop located on the campus of Lowe Mill A&E in Huntsville, AL. Warrior Forge specializes in ornamental blacksmithing, commission pieces, and blacksmith experiences and classes. Warrior Forge uses traditional techniques while utilizing both traditional and modern equipment. Marc is a husband, father, grandfather, and retired Army Veteran. You can find more information about Marc and Warrior Forge Blacksmith at Warrior-Forge.com

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