Foundry Shop

Where Passion Fuels The Forge and Anvils Make Music.

Upcoming Events

April 24th, 2026

LIVE Demo by renowned blacksmith David Goodman, AKA online as Iron Rhino Forge.

David will be showing techniques used for knife making, specifically a recurve knife. Left over time will become open forge.

Tickets on sale here:

https://xerocraft.org/classes/1437-blacksmith-demo-night/2026-04-24

Iron Rhino Forge website:

https://www.arizonablacksmith.wtf

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iron_rhino_forge/


Important Information About Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing is a potentially dangerous craft. To ensure member safety, no members will be permitted to use the blacksmith forge or tools without certified completion of the mandatory intro and safety course (or Shop Manager Certification for active Smiths.)

The Intro to Blacksmithing Safety Class is REQUIRED for anyone wishing to take ANY Blacksmithing course at Xerocraft.

Once you complete the Safety Course you have access to:

  • Weekly Open Forge (Alternating Friday and Saturday)
  • Intro to Blacksmithing Class
  • Knife Making Class
  • Frequent community opportunities and partnerships
  • Professional demonstrations
  • And a welcoming and growing community of blacksmiths

Open Forge  

3hr sessions open to members and the public. No guided activities, just come work on your projects and have fun!

Weekly - Alternating Friday and Saturday.

-$15 Member Price

-$20 Non-Member Price

Safety Class Is required. Check the Calendar & Classes page to see availability.

Intro to Blacksmithing - Bottle opener / J-hook  

We will cover several basic techniques in the course of forging one or more small useful items. Focus will be on learning/understanding the techniques rather than the end product.

-$50 Member Price

-$75 Non-Member Price

Safety Class is required. Check the Calendar & Classes page to see availability.

Blade Smithing - Forge your own blacksmith knife  

This is not a beginner course, we recommend previous blacksmith experience. Many fundamental blacksmith techniques are used in this class.

Wear comfortable clothes, non-synthetic is best, close toed shoes are required.

A second class may be scheduled for final grinding work depending on time and progress.

Tools and steel will be provided.

-$125 Member Price

-$150 Non-Member Price

Safety Class Is required. Check the Calendar & Classes page to see availability.

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https://xerocraft.org/threads

Join the #blacksmith-shop to keep up to date and chat with your fellow blacksmiths.

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