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Pricing Information:

• School Registration and Processing Fee of $35

• Prices do not include material costs or tool rental.

• Refunds within reasonable timetable at the discretion of the school.

Blacksmithing: Forge Your Own Tools

LEARN TO BLACKSMITH CUSTOM CARVING TOOLS

My German wood carving teacher, Frederick Brunner, forged all his own woodcarving tools. One evening, he proudly showed me the first tool he forged when he was thirteen years old that he used into his eighties. He was not only an able artist but also an expert mechanic in the woodcarving field. Surprisingly, you can get set up with a small propane forge for little money and make your own tools.

There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than carving wood with a tool that you have made. Learning how to forge your own wood carving tools will complete your skill set as a woodcarver. You will learn metal forging techniques and methods to shape tool steel using heat, the hardening and heat treating process, how to refine the tool steel design and tempering, and finally how to put handles on your newly forged carving tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to study and understand good tool design. Once you experience the joy of forging your own tools, you will never go back to a store bought tool again. I can honestly say that you will treasure your hand forged tools and they will become the favorites of your collection. Guaranteed.

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Blacksmithing wood carving tools workshop Blacksmithing wood carving tools workshop Students forging wood carving tools at the anvil Heating tool steel in the propane forge Finished hand-forged wood carving tools David Calvo at the forge Glowing forge with tool steel heating Students fitting a handle with a torch and clamps Grinding a forged tool blade Steel stock and wood billets ready for tool making Students finishing their newly forged carving tools

Four-Day Blacksmith Forge Your Own Carving Tools Workshop

Nov. 13-16, 2026Four-Day Workshop   Friday - Monday   This workshop follows the November Bare Bones workshop, making it easy to attend both in one trip.

Workshop runs 9:00am - 5:00pm. Pre-registration required.

Price List
School Registration and Processing Fee$35
4 Day Blacksmith Forging Your Own Carving Tools$800
• Prices do not include material costs or tool rental.
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