NEW Knife to Meet You: An Introduction to Basic Bladesmithing
| Dates: | November 7 - December 12, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| Cost: | $594.00 |
There are 3 openings remaining at this time.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to forge a knife, this is the perfect place to start. In
this class we will forge, file, heat treat, and sharpen a small blacksmith’s knife using only
a piece of high-carbon steel, hand tools, and first principles.
Students will leave the class having made an all-steel one piece “blacksmith’s knife”
suitable for cooking, cutting, and everyday use.
Techniques covered will include: straightening, tapering, drawing out and beveling high
carbon steel, filing a knife to its final shape, quenching, tempering, and finally,
sharpening.
Please wear natural fiber fabrics, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.
*Youth Ages 14-17 may enroll in this course if they enroll with a parent/guardian.
Parent/guardian must notify the registration office via email at
wccregistration@worcester.edu.

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Cancellation Policies
Please read through these policies carefully on our website's policy page. Written notice of cancellations via email (to wccregistration@worcester.edu) is required within specified cancellation windows detailed on our website. https://worcestercraftcenter.org/about/policies/
Effective September 1, 2024 and onward: ALL WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS COURSES WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE COURSE IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. See Website for more information.
Inclement Weather Policy
For information on the Craft Center's inclement weather cancellation policies, please visit our website's policy page. Students are encouraged to also check our homepage and our Facebook page for status updates and closure announcements. https://worcestercraftcenter.org/about/inclement-weather-updates/
WCC Media Release Policy
We may occasionally use photos of students in promotional materials. Enrollment in one of our courses is consent to WCC using photos/videos of your class participation and/or art work in future advertising. If you would prefer WCC to not use photos of yourself or your enrolled family member, please let us know by filling out the media release form located on our website, and submitting it to wccregistration@worcester.edu
If there is a photographer in your course/workshop, kindly remind them that you have withheld consent to be photographed. If WCC is using your photo in current marketing and you would prefer it not to be used, please let us know by emailing wccregistration@worcester.edu
Questions? Call us at 508.753.8183 X301
Notes:
For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy in the Metals Department: Closed-toe footwear (no high heels), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured.
If your class is scheduled to occur in the evenings after 5PM or if you arrive on a weekend before 10AM, please enter the facilities through our rear, handicap-accessible Studio Entrance across from the Parking Lot. The front entrance and offices lock at 5PM. As you enter through the Studio Entrance, please take a right if you are looking for the Ceramics Studio. Please take a left if you are looking for the Metals Studio or the Multimedia Studio.
| Fee: | $594.00 |
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| Hours: | 6.00 |
| CEUs: | 6.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 480.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Materials Fee | $ 77.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Studio Fee | $ 37.00 |
25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
Willow Zietman
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2026 | Saturday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| 11/21/2026 | Saturday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| 12/05/2026 | Saturday | 3 PM to 12 N | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| 12/12/2026 | Saturday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
