Helmet Making Class - April 11 to 12, 2025
2025-04-11 08:30 - 2025-04-12 16:30 (America/Toronto) | THAK Ironworks, 2282 Floradale Road, Floradale, Ontario, N0B 1V0, Canada
Helmet Making Class
April 11 – April 12, 2025
Learn how to make a metal helmet as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will learn to make a basic helmet from predetermined templates distributed in class.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class required for this class. but your experience will be much better with our basic blacksmithing course completed first. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days.

2 Day Knife Forging Class May 9 to 10, 2025
2025-05-09 08:30 - 2025-05-10 16:30
2 Day Knife Forging Class
May 9 – May 10, 2025
You will learn from Master Blacksmith Robb Martin.
This 2-day class will take you through Forging, knife geometry, heat treatment and final grind. Students will forge two knives ready to take home to continue working on.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class is required for this class, although we recommend having some blacksmithing experience. You must be at least 16+ to attend.
$700.00 CAD + HST
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Gauntlet Making Class, June 6 - 7, 2025
2025-06-06 08:30 - 2025-06-07 16:30
Gauntlet Making Class
June 6 to June 7, 2025
Learn how to make a metal gauntlet as part of our armour-making classes with Master Blacksmith Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will make one Gauntlet from predetermined template patterns, leather and mild steel.
You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class is required for this class. but your experience will be much better with our basic blacksmithing course completed and/or sculptural experience to draw upon. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
All materials are included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days.

Basic Axe Smithing Class, July 11 - 12, 2025
2025-07-11 08:30 - 2025-07-12 16:30
Basic Axe Smithing Class
July 11 to 12, 2025
You will learn from Master Blacksmith Robb Martin.
Students will forge and heat treat a mono-steel axe and drift an opening for a shaped handle made of wood.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students are required to have basic blacksmithing experience for this class, either with THAK or elsewhere. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
$700.00 CAD + HST
The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
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Crusader Sword Smithing Class - August 11 to August 15, 2025
2025-08-11 08:30 - 2025-08-15 16:30
Crusader Sword Smithing Class

Aug 11 – Aug 15, 2025

Learn to make a functional sword with Master Blacksmith Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will make a modern Crusader sword from 5160 steel, fully forged & mounted. The aim is to make a fully functional sword.
You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students are required to have basic blacksmithing experience for this class, either with THAK or elsewhere. You must be at least 16 to attend.
$1750.00 CAD + HST
The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day.

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Basic Blacksmith Class September 18 to 20, 2025
2025-09-18 16:00 - 2025-09-20 16:30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making

September 18 @ 4:00 pm – September 20 @ 4:30 pm, 2025

This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges.
Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel, rake and poker. Probably the most challenging project of the course would be the forging of a pair of blacksmiths tongs. Requiring precision hammer work along with a fair degree of physical effort the tong project is very demanding as it requires precision hammer work along with a reasonable degree of physical exertion. Yet, ultimately, it is very gratifying. The forging of chisels and center punches will also be covered in the course, which serves as an introduction to tool steels and traditional heat-treating methods.
This blacksmithing course includes several other projects along with time for experimentation. While a hands-on course, there is still plenty of time for discussing techniques, design, aesthetics, and traditions. Also, many advanced forging techniques, such as forge welding, will be demonstrated and discussed. Resource info on forge construction and discussions on basic setup requirements provide the would-be hobby smith with everything required to get started at home.
Students always seem to enjoy the weekend and the camaraderie of the other students. A positive team atmosphere of mutual accomplishment makes for a uniquely memorable experience. Well worth the money since the student leaves with the tools and knowledge to begin on their own.
No experience is required, but we highly recommend reading The New Edge of the Anvil.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST.
Twenty hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Day 1 and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Days 2 and 3.

Build a Spear, October 24 - 25, 2025
2025-10-24 08:30 - 2025-10-25 16:30
Spear Making Class
October 24 to 25, 2025
You will learn from Master Blacksmith Robb Martin.
Students will forge and heat treat a steel spear head and attach it to a shaft of wood.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students are required to have basic blacksmithing experience for this class, either with THAK or elsewhere. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
$700.00 CAD + HST
The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
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Basic Blacksmith Class December 4 to 6, 2025
2025-12-04 16:00 - 2025-12-06 16:30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making

December 4 @ 4:00 pm – December 6 @ 4:30 pm, 2025

This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges.
Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel, rake and poker. Probably the most challenging project of the course would be the forging of a pair of blacksmiths tongs. Requiring precision hammer work along with a fair degree of physical effort the tong project is very demanding as it requires precision hammer work along with a reasonable degree of physical exertion. Yet, ultimately, it is very gratifying. The forging of chisels and center punches will also be covered in the course, which serves as an introduction to tool steels and traditional heat-treating methods.
This blacksmithing course includes several other projects along with time for experimentation. While a hands-on course, there is still plenty of time for discussing techniques, design, aesthetics, and traditions. Also, many advanced forging techniques, such as forge welding, will be demonstrated and discussed. Resource info on forge construction and discussions on basic setup requirements provide the would-be hobby smith with everything required to get started at home.
Students always seem to enjoy the weekend and the camaraderie of the other students. A positive team atmosphere of mutual accomplishment makes for a uniquely memorable experience. Well worth the money since the student leaves with the tools and knowledge to begin on their own.
No experience is required, but we highly recommend reading The New Edge of the Anvil.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST.
Twenty hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Day 1 and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Days 2 and 3.

Basic Blacksmith Class March 12 to 14, 2026
2026-03-12 16:00 - 2026-03-14 16:30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making

March 12 @ 4:00 pm – March 14 @ 4:30 pm, 2026

This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges.
Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel, rake and poker. Probably the most challenging project of the course would be the forging of a pair of blacksmiths tongs. Requiring precision hammer work along with a fair degree of physical effort the tong project is very demanding as it requires precision hammer work along with a reasonable degree of physical exertion. Yet, ultimately, it is very gratifying. The forging of chisels and center punches will also be covered in the course, which serves as an introduction to tool steels and traditional heat-treating methods.
This blacksmithing course includes several other projects along with time for experimentation. While a hands-on course, there is still plenty of time for discussing techniques, design, aesthetics, and traditions. Also, many advanced forging techniques, such as forge welding, will be demonstrated and discussed. Resource info on forge construction and discussions on basic setup requirements provide the would-be hobby smith with everything required to get started at home.
Students always seem to enjoy the weekend and the camaraderie of the other students. A positive team atmosphere of mutual accomplishment makes for a uniquely memorable experience. Well worth the money since the student leaves with the tools and knowledge to begin on their own.
No experience is required, but we highly recommend reading The New Edge of the Anvil.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST.
Twenty hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Day 1 and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Days 2 and 3.

Breastplate Making Class - April 17 to 18, 2026
2026-04-17 08:30 - 2026-04-18 16:30
Breastplate Making Class
April 17 – April 18, 2026
Learn how to make a metal breastplate as part of our armour-making classes with Master Blacksmith Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will learn to make a basic breastplate in mild steel from pre-determined templates distributed in class.
You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class is required for this class, however, your experience will be much better with our basic blacksmithing course completed first. You must be at least 16+ to attend.
All materials are included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on both days.

Helmet Making Class - June 5 to 6, 2026
2026-06-05 08:30 - 2026-06-06 16:30
Helmet Making Class
June 5 – June 6, 2026
Learn how to make a metal helmet as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will learn to make a basic helmet from predetermined templates distributed in class.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class required for this class. but your experience will be much better with our basic blacksmithing course completed first. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days.

Basic Axe Smithing Class, June 26 to 27, 2026
2026-06-26 08:30 - 2026-06-27 16:30
Basic Axe Smithing Class
June 26 to 27, 2026
You will learn from Master Blacksmith Robb Martin.
Students will forge and heat treat a mono-steel axe and drift an opening for a shaped handle made of wood.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students are required to have basic blacksmithing experience for this class, either with THAK or elsewhere. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
$700.00 CAD + HST
The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
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Repousse - July 10 to 11, 2026
2026-07-10 08:30 - 2026-07-11 16:30
Repousse – Making a Copper Face Class
July 10 – July 11, 2026
Learn the basics of making a copper face from Master Blacksmith Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will learn to shape a basic copper face with hand tools. You will learn the basics of working a copper sheet into a basic mask using Repousse and Embossing techniques.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
No prerequisite class is required for this class. but your experience will be much better with our basic blacksmithing course completed first. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing Course
All materials are included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days.
A sample demonstration to show the work performed in this class.

Crusader Sword Smithing Class - August 17 to August 21, 2026
2026-08-17 08:30 - 2026-08-21 16:30
Crusader Sword Smithing Class

Aug 17 – Aug 21, 2026

Learn to make a functional sword with Master Blacksmith Robb Martin (aka – THAK).
Students will make a modern Crusader sword from 5160 steel, fully forged & mounted. The aim is to make a fully functional sword.
You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students are required to have basic blacksmithing experience for this class, either with THAK or elsewhere. You must be at least 16 to attend.
$1750.00 CAD + HST
The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day.

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Basic Blacksmith Class September 17 to 19, 2026
2026-09-17 16:00 - 2026-09-19 16:30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making

September 17 @ 4:00 pm – September 19 @ 4:30 pm, 2026

This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges.
Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel, rake and poker. Probably the most challenging project of the course would be the forging of a pair of blacksmiths tongs. Requiring precision hammer work along with a fair degree of physical effort the tong project is very demanding as it requires precision hammer work along with a reasonable degree of physical exertion. Yet, ultimately, it is very gratifying. The forging of chisels and center punches will also be covered in the course, which serves as an introduction to tool steels and traditional heat-treating methods.
This blacksmithing course includes several other projects along with time for experimentation. While a hands-on course, there is still plenty of time for discussing techniques, design, aesthetics, and traditions. Also, many advanced forging techniques, such as forge welding, will be demonstrated and discussed. Resource info on forge construction and discussions on basic setup requirements provide the would-be hobby smith with everything required to get started at home.
Students always seem to enjoy the weekend and the camaraderie of the other students. A positive team atmosphere of mutual accomplishment makes for a uniquely memorable experience. Well worth the money since the student leaves with the tools and knowledge to begin on their own.
No experience is required, but we highly recommend reading The New Edge of the Anvil.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST.
Twenty hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Day 1 and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Days 2 and 3.

Advanced Blacksmithing Door Hardware - October 9 to October 10, 2026
2026-10-09 08:30 - 2026-10-10 16:30
Advanced Blacksmithing Class – Door Hardware
October 9 to 10, 2026
The ability to make your own tools is perhaps the single most defining advantage of blacksmiths over other ancient crafts.
Learn to make door hardware ranging from thumb latches, butterfly hinges and strap hinge from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin.
Learn practical applications to creating blacksmith hardware related to doors. You will create the basics of functional metal art that will open new doors of creation that can be taken home and applied to your projects going forward.
You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins.
Students need to have a practical understanding of blacksmithing before taking this class. Must be at least 16+ to attend.
Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing Course
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST
16 hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days.

Basic Blacksmith Class November 26 to 28, 2026
2026-11-26 16:00 - 2026-11-28 16:30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making

November 26 @ 4:00 pm – November 28 @ 4:30 pm, 2025

This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges.
Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel, rake and poker. Probably the most challenging project of the course would be the forging of a pair of blacksmiths tongs. Requiring precision hammer work along with a fair degree of physical effort the tong project is very demanding as it requires precision hammer work along with a reasonable degree of physical exertion. Yet, ultimately, it is very gratifying. The forging of chisels and center punches will also be covered in the course, which serves as an introduction to tool steels and traditional heat-treating methods.
This blacksmithing course includes several other projects along with time for experimentation. While a hands-on course, there is still plenty of time for discussing techniques, design, aesthetics, and traditions. Also, many advanced forging techniques, such as forge welding, will be demonstrated and discussed. Resource info on forge construction and discussions on basic setup requirements provide the would-be hobby smith with everything required to get started at home.
Students always seem to enjoy the weekend and the camaraderie of the other students. A positive team atmosphere of mutual accomplishment makes for a uniquely memorable experience. Well worth the money since the student leaves with the tools and knowledge to begin on their own.
No experience is required, but we highly recommend reading The New Edge of the Anvil.
All materials included.
$700.00 CAD + HST.
Twenty hours of Intensive study. The course runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Day 1 and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Days 2 and 3.
