Private Blacksmithing Classes in Sterling
Our private classes offer an exclusive blacksmithing experience tailored to your group, perfect for team-building events, celebrations, or a unique gathering with friends. These sessions allow you to work closely with our expert blacksmiths, guiding you step-by-step through the creation of custom projects like horseshoe knives, bottle openers, BBQ forks, and even Damascus rings.
What sets our private classes apart is the personalized instruction and flexibility, allowing each participant to create something meaningful and memorable at their own pace. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a one-of-a-kind group activity, our private classes provide an unforgettable, hands-on experience where creativity and craftsmanship come together
- Classes last 2-4 Hours
- No experience necessary
- Join us for the perfect date night or birthday outing
Choose Your Date & Time: If you have a specific date, time, or both, browse our calendar of availability to book a class that works in your schedule.
Pick Your Class: Each one offers a different challenge and experience—find the one that inspires you most.
Looking for Corporate Groups and Team Building? We welcome individuals as well as groups of up to 10 participants in our Public Classes. Larger groups will need to book a Private Class. Head here to learn more.
AVAILABLE PROJECTS for Private Classes
Find the perfect item for your group to make in a private blacksmithing class. Whether it’s for a team outing or celebration, our private classes are perfect for groups of people as small as 2 or as large as 100!
Horseshoe Knife
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
Begin with half a horseshoe and walk away with the coolest knife you’ve ever seen! Perfect for a steak knife, paring knife, or box cutter. In case it’s not enough to forge a knife, you’ll also use some super fun power tools such as belt sanders. Our most popular class at the shop.
Flower Bouquet
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
In this flower bouquet class, forge a beautiful flower bouquet out of steel! Using a variety of techniques like texturing, dishing, shaping, and riveting, you will forge a beautiful memory to take home the very same day to put in your garden, plants, or display as art.
Chopsticks
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
Never worry about running out of disposable chopsticks! Using a rod of steel, you’ll learn the exciting techniques of tapering, twisting, and staging hot steel to create your own chopsticks you can use over and over again! (Wasabi bowl not included)
Rebar Knife
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
In this rebar knife class, begin with a rod of rebar and walk away with an essential cutting utensil! Perfect for a steak knife, pairing knife, or box cutter. In case it’s not enough to forge a knife, you’ll also use some super fun power tools such as belt sanders.
BBQ Fork
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
In this BBQ fork class, step into the shoes of a blacksmith and transform a rod of steel into your very own functional BBQ Fork! Using traditional blacksmithing techniques, a forge, and fire, participants will learn how to twist, bend, scroll, taper, and split hot metal.
Bottle Opener
- $475 (minimum for groups of 5 or fewer) - $95 per person 6-15 - For groups of 16+, reach out for pricing
- 3 Hours
In this bottle opener class, begin with a rod of steel and make your very own functional bottle opener! Learn an exciting array of techniques such as twisting, bending, scrolling, and tapering hot steel.
Don’t see the class you’re after? Some are offered only in public classes or at our other locations.
OUR SHOP
You’ll be transported to an old-world blacksmith shop, yet remain in the heart of the DMV. You’ll be detached from the outside world but connected to your friends and colleagues.
Have Questions?
Get answers on planning your visit, booking and groups, policies and payment, and taking home your finished piece.
YOur Next Date Night, Birthday Party, or Bachelor Party
Make it memorable with a hands-on blacksmithing experience your group won’t forget. Try something new, create lasting memories together, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece you crafted yourself.
MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES
It started one weekend with a few friends forging knives from railroad spikes, in what turned out to be the greatest bonding activity imaginable. Owner & Founder Max Levi was inspired to enable groups of absolute beginners — family, friends, and colleagues — to spend quality time together in ways that few have experienced before.
Our three-hour classes are perfect for ages 6+ and all levels of physical ability. No experience necessary. We can accommodate all in between whether it’s for a birthday party or a corporate team outing. Our 3 hour classes were designed with the beginner in mind. Do yourself a favor and come check out why Lawless Forge is a 5.0 Star Business.
