Hawai'i's First National Curriculum Level I Blacksmithing Course

Class curriculum follows National Curriculum Level I as taught by ABANA/CBA. More resources here: ABANA/CBA. Classes are taught Saturday afternoons for 12 weeks. This is a complete beginner's blacksmithing course. 

The first level of the curriculum is designed as an introduction to blacksmithing and culminates in the gate latch project. Completing the gate latch is a prerequisite for moving on to Level II. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate’s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.

A student has to complete the projects and show knowledge as outlined in the Level I packet. The checklist will allow students and instructors to keep track of progress along the way. Level I will take the novice 6 months or more to achieve.

Maui Forge Blacksmithing School offers a 6 week course, Saturdays from 1-5pm, Next class start Saturday, August 31st, 2024, price $500, includes materials for all projects. Email blacksmith@mauiforge.com to request interest.