Learn the craft of blacksmithing
Hands-on blacksmithing classes in a working forge in Buffalo, Wyoming. Learn traditional forging techniques and leave with something you made with your own hands.
new to blacksmithing?
Whether you've always wanted to try blacksmithing, or you're just looking for a unique experience to share with family, friends, or a group, Arrowhead Forge offers a hands-on experience for all ages and skill levels.
Ready to build your skills?
Learn from decades of blacksmithing experience, with instruction that ranges from foundational skills to more advanced techniques.
Small Group Classes + Hands-On Instruction
Work directly with an experienced blacksmith, with guidance tailored to your experience level. Each student has their own forge and anvil, giving you a dedicated space to work and learn.
Frontier Knife
What you’ll make
Tomahawk
Blacksmithing Tools
Cooking Utensils
Classic Scrolls & Joinery
Advanced class- for students with foundational forging skills
inside the forge
From your first strike of the hammer to your finished piece, you'll spend your time learning, creating, and working in a real blacksmith shop. Located just steps from historic downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Arrowhead Forge offers a chance to step back in time and experience a traditional craft in a historic American Western setting.
Meet the Blacksmith
David Osmundsen
With decades of experience in traditional blacksmithing, David has spent a lifetime learning, practicing and teaching the craft. His work has been commissioned by organizations including the White House, National Park Service, and National Forest Service, and his passion today is sharing the craft with others.
Don’t Just take our word for it
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Dave is a great instructor
His class is informative and very hands on. He works well with all skill levels. He takes pride in his work and his school, planning every detail down to a delicious lunch onsite each day. I am confident in my abilities going home because I performed the skills myself instead of just watching or swinging a hammer for an instructor. This is one of the best classes I have ever taken and the best money I have spent on a week long class.
— SD
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We are so impressed with Davids teaching methods
My husband is finishing his second class today. We are so impressed with Davids teaching methods and the amount of experience he has. It is truly an art that more people should learn. I look forward to working with him as well!
— Jessie H.
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I would recommend this course
I took the tool smithing class and had great success. David limits his class size to 3 students which makes for great one on one instruction.
— Adam S.
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Dave is a true craftsman
Dave is a true craftsman and excellent teacher
— Rocking K
SHOP HAND-FORGED WORK
When not teaching, David is creating ornamental and functional works of iron, often adding figured hardwood and locally sourced deer and elk antler. The shop he works and teaches in is made up of both antique and modern tools and equipment and many of the techniques used are centuries old. These one-offs, when available, will be shown and offered for sale here. What is pictured is the actual item you will receive.
These hand forged skewers are the perfect accessory for your next Kabob meal. These hardy iron skewers will be the last ones you ever need to buy. Grill, fire, and oven safe. Hand wash and dry.
2 1/2” x 13”
This set of 4 skewers comes in a gorgeous leather bag for easy storage and transport.
This generously sized spatula is perfect for flipping any size burger. It is made from forged iron and locally sourced antler.
5 1/2” x 20”
Hand forged from mild steel with a forge welded high carbon steel bit and fitted with a fire branded hickory handle.
10” x 17”