Blacksmith Bootcamp for Beginners

Instructor: Caitlin Morris

Day & Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $105.00

Ages: 18 and Up

Learn basic blacksmithing skills—everything from fire maintenance and hammer control to essential techniques—with ample time to explore, practice, and play. Individualized instruction will help you feel strong, confident, and comfortable in the shop. All levels are welcome.

There will be a 1-hour lunch break. Bring a sack lunch or explore local dining options.

Experience needed: All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Location: This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus. Please arrive at the Clay Spencer Blacksmith Forge the day of the workshop to check in. It is number 9 on the  Campus Map

Students Please Bring:

• Wear all cotton clothing
• Closed-toed shoes
• Eye protection and hearing protection (limited quantity available for use in the shop)
• Long hair must be tied back
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $25.00. THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE STUDIO at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops, please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Caitlin Morris hangs out with the misfits and scallywags. She sings loudly and out of tune. She is partial to walks in the rain. But the most important thing is this: Caitlin loves blacksmithing. The Vermonter runs Ms. Caitlin's School of Blacksmithing in Frederick, MD, which is dedicated to sharing the craft with as many unsuspecting people as possible. When you first put hammer to hot steel, you want Caitlin there to guide, mentor, and inspire you. She's good at lighting fires.