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Introduction to Blacksmithing (SOLD OUT)

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December 12, 2025 - March 8, 2026

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For Adults Workshops

Since 1988, the allure of fire in the forge and the mystery of shaping hot metal have drawn curious learners to explore this trade at the WDM. Open to participants ages 16 and up, these weekend workshops occur in January, February and March each year. Workshop registration is $525, with discounts for WDM members and active volunteers.

2025 – 2026 Course Dates & Registration Links

All course dates are SOLD OUT! Click any of the links below to join next year’s waitlist.

Introduction to Blacksmithing is a weekend course. It takes place on Friday evening from 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. The first evening is spent learning the history of blacksmithing as well as about the shop, tools and safety. Saturday and Sunday are a mix of instruction and hands-on work. Basic forging techniques, including flattening, squaring, splitting, bending and welding, are taught and practiced by making take-home projects. Each class is limited to 10 participants, so there are lots of opportunities to ask questions and get one-on-one assistance when needed. The WDM is committed to preserving both artifacts, the tools that prairie blacksmiths used, and the techniques of blacksmithing practiced by prairie ‘smiths and farmers. We have now taught over 100 Introduction to Blacksmithing courses.

“Excellent course with excellent training instructors. Very accommodating, informative, knowledgeable, very helpful. Felt very comfortable and not intimidated at all.” 2025 Course Participant

NOTE: Participants must be 16 years of age or older at the time of the course. We also recommend that participants be in good physical condition as participants will be on their feet most of the time and there is a lot of hammer swinging.

Registration fee: $525.00 plus GST and PST
WDM members and volunteers in good standing receive a discount. These registration fees include course materials and two lunch meals (Saturday and Sunday).

Cancellations and refunds will be handled in accordance with the WDM Public Training Course Refund Policy.

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For more information, please contact us at 1-306-934-1400 or email us.

More Blacksmithing

Early graduates of this course formed the Saskatchewan Blacksmith Association. Contact the SBA for coal, tools, experienced mentors, or a community of like-minded ‘smiths. The SBA also awards a Marlon Racz Memorial Scholarship annually to a student over the age of 16 who has an interest in taking a blacksmithing course.

Other Blacksmithing Courses

NOTE: The WDM does not endorse or recommend any of the courses listed below. We provide information and listings only which we hope are helpful to folks looking to learn about the craft of blacksmithing. If you know of a course not listed, please let us know.

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