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No. The two-day blacksmithing, knife making and welding classes are written for beginners: safe shop practices, fire management, efficient hammer technique and basic forging. Advanced and guest instructor classes say so in their description.

All safety equipment and materials are provided, and tuition covers materials and instruction for the class. The price at checkout is the class tuition plus a $15 booking fee. Gift cards and coupons cover tuition and add-ons; the booking fee is always paid by card.

Knife making classes are open to students 18 and older only, and ID may be required. Other classes accept younger smiths, but we do not recommend the project classes for ages 10 to 14 unless the student is ready for serious physical work. A parent, guardian or responsible adult must stay on site for any student under 18, and is welcome to take the class too.

Call (434) 960-9718 to make any change to a registration. Transfers and cancellations must be made more than 14 days before class to receive a refund, and there is a $75 fee for any transfer, cancellation or refund. The $15 booking fee is not refundable.

Registration is complete once payment is complete. We then email you what to wear and how to get into the industrial complex, so please double check your email address when you book.

The Best Western Plus Waynesboro Inn and Suites has a negotiated rate for VIB students. Call the front desk at (540) 942-1100 and tell them you are attending the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing. More options are on Things to Know.