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With over 30 years of professional blacksmithing experience, David offers a wealth of knowledge for students eager to learn the art of crafting mono-steel and Damascus knives and tools. At Fire Horse Forge, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in hands-on learning at the anvil. Whether you are interested in bladesmithing or traditional blacksmithing, David provides classes tailored to both beginners and seasoned artisans. We also offer private instruction for those seeking a more personalized experience. For inquiries or further information, reach out today.

Our public blacksmithing classes offer a hands-on, cost-friendly experience where individuals or small groups can learn traditional techniques and craft a unique piece to take home the same day. With personalized instruction in an intimate group setting, you’ll enjoy creativity, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories in an authentic forge environment.

Forge unforgettable memories with those you love
Use a hammer, anvil, and fire to transform hot steel into an item to take home
Suitable for ages 6+ and no experience required

Classes Start at $90 per Adult

A 1876 article from the Washington Standard introducing the Skagit River to the rest of the state noted that, “The peculiar nature of the river is the Jam, about two miles above Skagit City.”  This snippet understates the obstructions and impact they had on life in town.  There were actually two immense log jams that meant, Jo says, “life and death” to the community.  The older of the two, just below present-day Mount Vernon, was roughly a half mile long, and so dense it had trees 10- to 12-inches in diameter growing out of it.  Reliable estimates pegged its age at around 100 years old.  The second jam, about a half mile upriver from the first, was even larger.  Both jams consisted of several layers of driftwood and debris 30-40 feet deep.