Makers Forge Studio
MAKERS FORGE STUDIO | BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
Makers must be at least 18 to register. Minors can enroll in a classs if accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also enrolled.
Unless otherwise specified, a $300.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in your chosen session.
We do offer payment plans. Monthly payment is determined by the cost of the class less the deposit payment divided by the number of months leading up to the first day of class, with the remaining balance due on the first day of class..
Material costs are included in the price of the class. Travel, loding, and meals are the responsibility of the maker.
Private Classes
Studio Class: Baker Damascus Integral Chef's Knife (Stock Removal) $2000
December 11-14, 2023 4-Day Class
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout.
Skill: Advanced. Grinding experience required.
Makers will be using Baker Forge & Tool Damascus stock to create a full-tang integral chef's knife. You do not need to know how to forge to make this knife, but you do need to have experience grinding. This is a great class for all makers especially those who do not have a home forge.
Day 1: Design and layout
Day 2: Rough Grinding
Day 3: Heat Treating and Finish Grinding
Day 4: Handle, Finish, and Sharpening
Techniques: Design, Grinding, Heat-treating, Handle, Sharpening
Non-refundable Deposit Required: $300 paid by cart. $1700 balance will be invoiced.
2024 Classes are being posted as they are secured...
Studio Class: Brute de Forge Machete $2000
January 10-13, 2024 3 1/2-Day Class
Class Cost: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout.
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Day 1: Design and Forging
Day 2: Rough Grinding and Heat Treating
Day 3: Finish Grinding
Day 4: Handle
Techniques: Design, Forging, Grinding, Heat-treating, Handle, Sharpening
Non-refundable Deposit Required: $300 paid by cart. $1700 balance will be invoiced.
Studio Class: Two-Handed Integral Chopper w/Will Stelter - $2000
April 24-26, 2024: Followed by Fire on the Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC, April 27th
Cost of Class: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (Some experience in grinding is beneficial but not necessary.)
Led by Will Stelter, makers will learn how to forge out a two-handed integral chopper. This class runs Wednesday, April 24th - Friday, April 26th. If your schedule allows, plan to stay through Sunday so you can attend Fire on the Mountain on Saturday in Spruce Pine, NC.
Studio Class: Scissors Making with Grace Horne - $2000
October 14-18, 2024
Cost of Class: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (Some experience in grinding is beneficial but not necessary.)
Makers will learn the basic foundation of hand-crafted scissor-making and an introduction to their history from Grace Horne. She has made it her life's work to preserve the art of hand-made scissors and is coming to Knight Forge Studio to share the techniques she has mastered through her years of creating these intricate and functional works of art. Makers will learn about the design and function of different types of scissors while also making their pair of 6" scissors.
Private Classes
Makers can choose to work on a specific knife design in mono-steel such as chopper, hunter, kukri, EDC, chef’s knife (grinding experience required), tomahawk, Damascus billet, or a honing a specific skill. There is a $500 additional fee if the blade is be done in Damascus
Individual (1-2 Maker)
$3,000/person (3 Days)
+$500 if doing Damascus for the blade (3 1/2 days)
Based on schedule availability
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Individual classes give makers the opportunity to focus on areas of bladesmithing that may be challenging to them.
Group: Team Building, Family (3-6)
$2,500/person (3 Days)
+$500 if doing Damascus for the blade (3 1/2 days)
Based on schedule availability
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Group classes are great for team building or a unique makers experience with friends and family.
Private Classes