blacksmithing basics
2026 dates coming soon
Taught by Josh Cooper
Old time traditional techniques and lore will be explored, exemplified, demonstrated, and celebrated during this weekend workshop. You will get lots of hands-on experience. Our professional blacksmiths and teachers will attentively guide you on this weekend journey back into our American roots.
Try your hand at making hooks, fire tools, and kitchen utensils. More importantly learn foundational techniques that can enlighten an aspect of our history or guide you into becoming more deeply involved in this empowering trade.
Learn about Josh here: https://www.joshcooperblacksmith.com
This event is open to a small group of 12 adults only. (Special exceptions can sometimes be made for mature minors who are accompanied by a chaperoning parent.)
*All tools and materials provided*
This workshop is geared towards beginners, but is open to anyone. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to fire up some new possibilities.
*This class is a pre-requisite for folks planning to take knife-making at a later date.
details & Registration:
Date/Time:
Please arrive at 9:00 am Saturday morning. Class starts promptly at 10:00 am , after orientation and cabin assignments. Departure is Sunday after lunch.
Available Spaces: limited to 12 adults (no unchaperoned minors)
Cost: $400 per single person; $780 per couple discount
(hot meals & rustic lodging included).
Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations. For last minute cancellations, a week prior or less, the total amount is non-refundable.
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the VIDEO
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base Camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
Payment Options:
$400
Single Registration
email your registration form to: carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com
$780
Couples Discount
When two people sign up at the same time, we offer a small discount. Use the convenient “Add to Cart” button to make your payment and email your registration form to: carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com