Forge: Bladesmith a Sloyd Knife

Metal Fabrication

Forge: Bladesmith a Sloyd Knife

Travel back in time and make this beautiful knife without power tools, using fire, the forge, anvils, tongs, and hammers.

BARN Member Fee

$400.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Non-Member Fee

$493.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Sat, 6/28/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  2. Sun, 6/29/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sat, 6/28/2025 - Sun, 6/29/2025

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite, Off-Site

Location:
Offsite at Yori Seeger's Blacksmith Shop, 20224 Pond View Lane, Poulsbo WA 98310

Interests:
Forge

About

Forge: Bladesmith a Sloyd Knife

The word “sloyd” is derived from a Nordic term meaning to craft or to create with your hands, often in wood, and implies handicraft-based education.

The Sloyd Knife is a utility carving knife. The one you’ll make in class will not be as embellished as the one shown here, but you will learn the basics of forging this useful carving knife from start to finish in this two-session, 12-hour class.

It’ll feel like you’re traveling back in time as you create this beautiful tool with fire in the forge, anvil, tongs, and hammer, without the use of any power tools.

Details

All of BARN's forge events are held in open-air, unconditioned spaces. Please dress accordingly.

Materials

A $30 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Wear natural-fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
  • Wear sturdy shoes with closed toes and heels. Sandals are not permitted.
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Yori Seeger
Blade Smithing

Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.

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