Makers Forge Studio
MAKERS FORGE STUDIO | BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
Due to the fire that destroyed my studio on December 24th, I will not be releasing a spring class schedule. Thanks to so many of you, I am working on getting into my new studio and hope to be fully operational later this spring.
Summer 2023 at Knight Forge Studio
Unless otherwise specified, a $300.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in your chosen session. Classes are designed to accommodate 6 makers but cap at 5 to allow schedule flexibility. We know life happens; please give us as much advanced notice as possible if you need to reschedule. We will work with you, and your $300 non-refundable deposit will be credited to your next scheduled session.
We do offer payment plans. The cost of class determines the monthly amount, 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.
Makers must be at least 18 to register.
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 Makers)
$3,000 (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 (3-5 Makers)
$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
BE A MAKER
People take bladesmithing courses for many reasons. Some aspire to be bladesmiths or want to level up their skills. Others attend simply for the experience of hammering on steel and making a knife, and still, others enjoy bladesmithing as stress relief.
On a master level, Jason teaches beginner and experienced makers his approach to bladesmithing from concept to completion. Makers will learn about knife design: blade and handle shape, edge geometry, and functionality. Sessions will cover forging with hand hammers on an anvil, power hammer, and press.
Makers will also learn heat-treating techniques, including thermal cycling, normalizing, hardening, and tempering. Jason will demonstrate grinding techniques working with each maker’s skill level.
ON LOCATION
2023 Schedule: TBA