Workshops and Classes
Fire and Hammer 101- This 3 day workshop is structured for the novice.
Everything from fire building to basic techniques used in most all forge
work will be covered. Students will go home with a forged fire tool set of
their making as well as a better understanding of the craft. Class starts on
Fri. around noon and on Sat. at 9:00. Sunday's class will start at 10:00.
Days are open ended to accommodate students. The cost of $550.00
includes 2 nights in Mentone. Materials are included, but students will need
a basic tool supply which can be purchased from us or brought along.
Students who do not need over night accommodations can attend class for
$320.00.
Advanced Class
This workshop will concentrate on detailing and artistic techniques like leaf
making. If you can forge in June you are a blacksmith at heart! It will be
Hot! Cost and accommodations will be the same as the beginning class.
Call for schedules and registration information.



Walter is currently scheduling  classes, demonstrations and shows.
E-mail: rhonda@waltersforge.com for booking information
Call us at (256) 254-8469
E-mail us at rhonda@waltersforge.com
Write us at PO BOX 413 Mentone, Al. 35984

Visit the Little River Canyon Center Field School and see the New Film  on the
state of the art HD film projection system at the Center. Funded by NASA and
over a year and a half in the making, this wonderful project will be an asset to
our area and Walter is very proud to have taken part .
Walter's   Forge
Walter has been blessed to learn from those with a
wealth of practical knowledge passed down from
generation to generation.