Workshop and Event Dates
Heritage Blacksmithing Demonstration - 22 Aug 10am - 4pm (at Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St E, Pembroke)
Almont Fair 11-13 Sep 2026
PARC Studio Tour 19-20 Sep 2026
Pembroke Ribfest 25-27 Sep 2026
Watch our welcome video to learn about times, parking and clothing.
Workshop Descriptions
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all workshops.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all workshops.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make
3 Hour Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop
Workshop Description:
This three hour workshop is designed to give participants an overview of blacksmithing to help them discover if blacksmithing is something they would like to pursue further, without a large investment of time or resources. After some initial safety information and blacksmith theory (anvil height, hammer grip, etc.), participants will be able to shape and move metal as they are introduced to basic blacksmith techniques. Participants will forge a small J Hook.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8pm. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$50.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
This three hour workshop is designed to give participants an overview of blacksmithing to help them discover if blacksmithing is something they would like to pursue further, without a large investment of time or resources. After some initial safety information and blacksmith theory (anvil height, hammer grip, etc.), participants will be able to shape and move metal as they are introduced to basic blacksmith techniques. Participants will forge a small J Hook.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8pm. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$50.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
1 Day Workshops
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Workshop Description:
These 1 day workshops are designed to give participants an opportunity to create a one of a kind metal creation such as a metal rose, a copper coffee scoop, or a fire pit toasting fork, etc. Join us in the forge for an unforgettable experience where ancient art of blacksmithing meets the satisfying feeling of creating something from raw steel. These hands on workshops are a unique opportunity to craft a functional item or a stunning piece of art for yourself or as a gift.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the last weekend of the month, 9am to 4pm. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$180.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
These 1 day workshops are designed to give participants an opportunity to create a one of a kind metal creation such as a metal rose, a copper coffee scoop, or a fire pit toasting fork, etc. Join us in the forge for an unforgettable experience where ancient art of blacksmithing meets the satisfying feeling of creating something from raw steel. These hands on workshops are a unique opportunity to craft a functional item or a stunning piece of art for yourself or as a gift.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the last weekend of the month, 9am to 4pm. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$180.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
2 Day Forging Fundamentals Workshop
Course Description:
The two day workshop offers participants an opportunity to gain an appreciation and understanding of blacksmithing skills through a hands on wall hook and fire poker project, learning and developing blacksmith techniques such as drawing out, splitting, spreading, punching, bending. Participants work on creating a twisted wall hook, and then a fire poker to hang on the hook.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$395.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
The two day workshop offers participants an opportunity to gain an appreciation and understanding of blacksmithing skills through a hands on wall hook and fire poker project, learning and developing blacksmith techniques such as drawing out, splitting, spreading, punching, bending. Participants work on creating a twisted wall hook, and then a fire poker to hang on the hook.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$395.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
2 Day Knife Making Workshop
Course Description:
This two day knifemaking workshop offers participants an opportunity forge and finish a knife from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of knives and steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$445.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
This two day knifemaking workshop offers participants an opportunity forge and finish a knife from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of knives and steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$445.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
2 Day Axe Making Workshop
Course Description:
This two day axe making workshop offers participants an opportunity to forge and finish a punched eye camp axe from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of axe making techniques, the history of axes in the Ottawa Valley, steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$455.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
This two day axe making workshop offers participants an opportunity to forge and finish a punched eye camp axe from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of axe making techniques, the history of axes in the Ottawa Valley, steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every three months, on the second weekend, 9am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check the workshop dates section above to register for the workshop of your choice.
Cost:
$455.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
5 Day Iron Veteran Workshop
Course Description:
This 5 day workshop is designed to give participants 2 days of instruction in forging fundamentals, followed by a 1 day damascus workshop where you create 2-3 different patterns of damascus steel (twist, ladder, teardrop, etc.), and finally 18 hours of shop time with full access to shop equipment such as our hydraulic press and power hammer (training and instruction provided). Included in the price is $250 worth of materials to utilize during shop time.
Designed to be used with the Education Transition Benefit (ETB) funding from Veterans Affairs, we can help navigate getting you started on your blacksmithing journey. We provide documentation and advice you'll need to apply for the ETB Program and the short course funding. While Iron Veteran is designed for CAF veterans, all are welcome to register.
There is no registration fee required, all costs are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every six months, once in March, and once in September. Dates and times are flexible, but normally run 9am - 4pm daily.
Cost:
$1646.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
This 5 day workshop is designed to give participants 2 days of instruction in forging fundamentals, followed by a 1 day damascus workshop where you create 2-3 different patterns of damascus steel (twist, ladder, teardrop, etc.), and finally 18 hours of shop time with full access to shop equipment such as our hydraulic press and power hammer (training and instruction provided). Included in the price is $250 worth of materials to utilize during shop time.
Designed to be used with the Education Transition Benefit (ETB) funding from Veterans Affairs, we can help navigate getting you started on your blacksmithing journey. We provide documentation and advice you'll need to apply for the ETB Program and the short course funding. While Iron Veteran is designed for CAF veterans, all are welcome to register.
There is no registration fee required, all costs are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Dates and Times:
The workshop runs every six months, once in March, and once in September. Dates and times are flexible, but normally run 9am - 4pm daily.
Cost:
$1646.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.