BEREA, Ky. — A two-day blacksmithing workshop in Berea will give participants a hands-on opportunity to craft practical, outdoor cooking tools while mastering traditional forging skills.
🗓 Dates: Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7
⏰ Time:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both days)
📍 Location: Berea Makerspace, 116 Spring Circle Drive
🧑🏭 Format: Beginner-friendly, hands-on project workshop
“Campfire Forging with Don Weber” is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at the Berea Makerspace facility, located at 116 Spring Circle Drive.
The two-day workshop is designed as a beginner-friendly project for area residents interested in blacksmithing and toolmaking.
⚒️ Forging Open-Fire Hardware
According to regional tourism listings, the curriculum splits foundational skills across two distinct operational days:
Day One: Focuses on the basics of making a fry pan holder and traditional utility S-hooks.
Day Two: Elevates the training to forging an outdoor cooking tripod utilizing half-inch square stock.
The project connects directly to a long tradition of making tools that are both useful and handmade. Instead of only watching a demonstration, students will work through a hands-on process and leave with forged campfire hardware they helped create. The class is part of Berea’s broader craft and maker culture, where traditional skills are still taught in practical, community-accessible settings.
🧾 Registration Guidelines and Shop Apparel
Because blacksmithing requires dedicated anvil space and individual forge access, registration capacity is strictly limited. At the time of publication, the Berea Makerspace booking portal indicates only three available spots remain open for the weekend block.
Prerequisites: The class is open to all skill levels. The minimum participation age is 16, and an adult must be present to supervise any participating minors.
Deadlines: Pre-registration with full advance payment is required to secure an anvil space. Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, June 5 at 12:00 p.m.
Shop Apparel Safety: Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and clothing made from natural fibers, such as cotton or denim. Synthetic fabrics can melt when exposed to sparks or hot metal, so participants should review Berea Makerspace’s safety instructions before attending.
🔗 Berea Makerspace Registration Portal:
https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?club_id=440327&item_id=2926835&page_id=4091
🔗 Berea Tourism Event Index:
https://visitberea.com/events/
📌 Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🎨 Community, Arts & Civic
- 🪵 Woodcarver Wednesday (Berea Welcome Center), Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 🎯 Madison County Skeet Club Public Hours (638 Dreyfus Rd.), Thursday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- 🛍️ 15th Annual US 25 Yard Sale (Regional Route), Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6, All Day
- 🐞 Junebug Festival (Old Town Artisan Village), Friday, June 5, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 🎣 Free Kids Fishing Derby (Lake Reba Park), Saturday, June 6, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- ⛳ Madison County Veterans Committee Golf Scramble (Battlefield Golf Club), Saturday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m., details pending
- 🔥 Campfire Forging Workshop (116 Spring Circle Dr.), Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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🎟 Tickets and info:https://www.thespotlightplayhouse.com/
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- 🗽 Creative Arts Camp (“New York, New York”), June 8 to 12
About the Author
Dr. Chad Hembree is a local reporter, columnist, and editor for BereaOnline.com, a community news platform he has operated since 1995. With a multifaceted professional background spanning 30 years in IT, networking, and broadcast media alongside advanced credentials in the arts, he also serves as the Executive Director of Spotlight Performing Arts. His writing focuses on hyper-local journalism, community development, and civic events across Madison County.