Blue Hell Studio

We’re offering a variety of one- and two-day, project-driven classes.
These workshops are perfect for returning students with a busy fall
schedule who still want time at the forge.

For newcomers, they’re also an ideal first step into the world of blacksmithing—
hands-on, fast-paced, and a true taste of fire and steel.

PLEASE NOTE:
Each class needs a minimum of 3 students to move forward.
Make sure to scroll to the bottom to ensure you see all the Workshops.
Check back often as we add new ones too!

June 2026 - Workshop Classes

  • Fri
    June 19th

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: staff TBD
    Cost: $40 per hour
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sat
    June 28th

    Railroad Spike Knife (Father's Day class)

    Forge your very own functional knife from a railroad spike! In this hands-on blacksmithing class, students will learn essential forging techniques and leave with a custom-made knife ready for use.
    access_time 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Ready to turn a railroad spike into a blade? In this exciting blacksmithing class, students will take a railroad spike and, learn the forging techniques needed to transform it into a fully functional knife. From heating and shaping to grinding and polishing, you’ll learn every step of the process. Perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills, this class combines craftsmanship with creativity.

    Leave with a one-of-a-kind knife to add to your collection or use for everyday tasks!.

    Teacher: Sameed Pervaiz & Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $225.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Fri
    June 26th

    Forged Steel Ravens Head Skull

    This is a newly added workshop where each student will forge a steel Ravens Head Skull.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    This is a newly added workshop class and we think it will become as popular as our forged steel skull. Keep that in mind because we anticipate that spaces for this class will fill up quickly. Each student will forge a steel ravens head skull out of a 4"x2"x2" chunk of mild carbon steel. Using our hydraulic press and a variety of chisels and other tools, each student will forge their own ravens head. Once forging is complete, students will use a variety of grinders to clean the skull and then will use chemicals, heat and colored waxes to patina the skull. C'mon you know you want to make one!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Seth Mason
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

    • Ravens head example 1
    • Ravens head example 2
  • Sat
    June 27th

    Forged Copper Leaf Bowl

    In this class, students will learn how to texture and forge a leaf-shaped, copper bowls.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    In this class each student will learn copper forging techniques and create a decorative leaf-shaped, copper bowl.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sun
    June 28th

    Cake Knife & Pie Server

    In this class, students work with steel, brass and riveting tools.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Spend an afternoon at the forge and walk away with a matching set of hand-forged serving pieces you'll reach for at every birthday, holiday, and celebration to come. In this hands-on class, you'll shape a cake knife and pie server with twisted, sculpted steel handles and bright brass blades — the kind of heirloom pieces that look as good on the table as they are to use. No experience necessary. Whether you've never touched a hammer or you're a few projects in, our instructors will guide you through every step, from drawing out and forming the handles to riveting the brass blades into place. You'll learn real blacksmithing fundamentals while making something beautiful and genuinely useful.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Seth Mason
    Cost: $150.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

July 2026 - Workshop Classes

  • Fri
    July 10th

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $40 per hour
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sa & Su
    July 11th & 12th

    Hand Forged Copper & Steel Ladle and Stainless Spatula with Forged Handle

    In this class students will work with mild steel, stainless steel, and copper.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Both Days

    In this class, you’ll get to make your own unique ladle by forging a small copper bowl and a sturdy steel handle. As well as a stainless spatula using similar techniques. We’ll show you how to shape each piece, then put it all together using traditional riveting techniques. No experience needed—just come ready to get creative and have fun!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Tim Perkins
    Cost: $250.00 per student
    Cost: 6 students

  • Fri
    July 17th

    Forged Steel Skull

    This is one of our most popular Workshop classes Each student will forge a steel skull.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    This is one of our most popular workshop classes. Keep that in mind because spaces for this class fill up quickly. Each student will forge a steel skull out of a 4"x2"x2" chunk of mild carbon steel. Using our 25 ton hydraulic press and a variety of chisels, each student will forge the skull. Once forging is complete, students will use a variety of grinders to clean the skull and then will use chemicals, heat and colored waxes to patina the skull. C'mon you know you want to make one!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Seth Mason
    Cost: $160.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sat
    July 18th

    Couples Class: Copper or Steel Bracelet

    This is a forging workshop for couples.  Each couple will make a bracelet for each other in your choice of steel or copper. 
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    This is open to 4 couples (total of 8 people). The couples will work together to make each other a copper or steel bracelet.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $160.00 per Couple
    Class size: 4 couples

  • Su
    July 19th

    Railroad Spike Knife

    Forge your very own functional knife from a railroad spike! In this hands-on blacksmithing class, students will learn essential forging techniques and leave with a custom-made knife ready for use.
    access_time 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Ready to turn a railroad spike into a blade? In this exciting blacksmithing class, students will take a railroad spike and, learn the forging techniques needed to transform it into a fully functional knife. From heating and shaping to grinding and polishing, you’ll learn every step of the process. Perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills, this class combines craftsmanship with creativity.

    Leave with a one-of-a-kind knife to add to your collection or use for everyday tasks!.

    Teacher: Ryan Oelker
    Cost: $225.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • F
    July 24th

    Troll Cross Class

    Students will learn basic blacksmithing techniques as they forge their own Troll Cross—a traditional Scandinavian amulet believed to protect against trolls and evil spirits.
    access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    In this class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing skills as they heat, twist, and hammer steel to create their own Troll Cross amulet. The Troll Cross (trollkors) is a piece of Swedish folklore—a looped iron symbol believed to protect its wearer from trolls, elves, and malevolent magic. Iron and crosses were both thought to repel evil, and together they formed a powerful talisman worn by early Scandinavian people. As they forge, students will learn not just the technical process, but also the cultural significance of the Troll Cross and how it continues to endure as a meaningful symbol of strength and protection. Each participant will leave with a finished, hand-forged amulet—part craft, part folklore, and fully one-of-a-kind.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $125.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sat & Sun
    July 25th & July 26th

    Leather Skull

    Sculpt a Mini Leather Skull Using Traditional Tools & Techniques
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (both days)

    Students will use a variety of tools and processes to cut, sand, punch, sew, sculpt, stain, polish and paint their very own leather skull (of the human variety, but not as large).  Due to the amount of time it takes to go through all of these processes, this class will last two days to allow students to finish the projects.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $180.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Fr
    July 31st

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: Kristin Kieffer
    Cost: $40 per hour

August 2026 - Workshop Classes

  • Sa & Su
    August 1st & 2nd

    Knife Throwing Class

    In this class students will be able to complete 2-4 blades using stock removal techniques and then learn to correctly throw them at wooden targets.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Both Days

    In this class students won't be forging their blades but instead will use a variety of stock removal techniques to shape and sharpen their knives. Each student should be able to complete 2-4 blades. Once students have completed their blades, Olivia Ballard will be on hand to teach each student how to correctly throw their blades at wooden targets. And I'm pretty sure she is going to bring a whole case of other sharp pointy things that students will be able to try throwing at the wooden targets. So, dangerous and fun. Welcome to Blue Hell Studio!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Erick Arevalo and Olivia Ballard
    Cost: $250.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Fri
    August 7th

    Forged Steel Ravens Head Skull

    This is a newly added workshop where each student will forge a steel Ravens Head Skull.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    This is a newly added workshop class and we think it will become as popular as our forged steel skull. Keep that in mind because we anticipate that spaces for this class will fill up quickly. Each student will forge a steel ravens head skull out of a 4"x2"x2" chunk of mild carbon steel. Using our hydraulic press and a variety of chisels and other tools, each student will forge their own ravens head. Once forging is complete, students will use a variety of grinders to clean the skull and then will use chemicals, heat and colored waxes to patina the skull. C'mon you know you want to make one!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Seth Mason
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sat
    August 8th

    Forged & Tinned Copper Bowl

    In this class, students will learn how to texture and forge copper bowls and then finish them by tinning the inner surface.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    In this class each student will learn copper forging techniques to create a unique copper bowls which will be finished with tin on the inside surface.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel & Sameed Pervaiz
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sun
    August 9th

    Forged Steel Owl

    This is a newly added workshop where each student will forge an Owl out of a large chunk of steel.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    This is a newly added workshop class and we think it will become as popular as our forged steel skull & ravens head. Keep that in mind because we anticipate that spaces for this class will fill up quickly. Each student will forge an owl out of a good size chunk of mild carbon steel. Using our hydraulic press and a variety of chisels and other tools, each student will forge their own owl. Once forging is complete, students will use a variety of grinders to clean the owl and then will use chemicals, heat and colored waxes to patina it. C'mon you know you want to make one!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $180.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Fri
    August 14th

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $40 per hour

  • Sat
    August 15th

    Pyrography (Creative Wood Burning)

    Learn the art of wood burning as you turn plain wood into personalized works of art. This class covers basic pyrography techniques and includes multiple wood pieces to create with.
    access_time 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Pyrography, or wood burning, is a fun and creative art form that involves creating designs on wood by burning it with a hot tool. This technique has been used for centuries and allows artists to make unique pieces of art by varying the heat to achieve different effects and shading. Pyrography can range from simple patterns to detailed images. You’ll make wooden items into beautiful, personalized decorations or gifts.

    Students will be instructed on the use of various tips and how to use different heat settings to achieve different textures and shades. The class includes two large pieces and two small rounds. Additional pieces of wood can be purchased at an additional cost.

    Teacher: Dan Lambert
    Cost: $175
    Class size: 6 students

    • Pyrography example 1
    • Pyrography example 2
    • Pyrography example 3
  • Sun
    August 16th

    Forged Decorative Copper Bowl

    In this class, students will learn how to texture and forge copper bowls.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    In this class each student will learn copper forging techniques and how to create and use texture to make their own decorative copper bowls.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

    • Decorative Copper Bowl example 1
    • Decorative Copper Bowl example 2
    • Decorative Copper Bowl example 3
  • F, Sa & Su
    August 21, 22, & 23

    Tinned Copper Soap Dish and Soap Making

    In this class you get to make your own soap & then forge the dish to hold it!.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time Fri: 6:00-10:00 PM | Sat: 2:00-8:00 PM | Sun: 1:00-5:00 PM

    Join us for a brand new experience! Friday night you will learn about and make your own soap. Saturday & Sunday will be for forging a copper dish, and then tinning it for use.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel, Sameed Pervaiz, & Danny Capaccio
    Cost: $225.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Fri
    August 28

    Couples Class: Decorative Heart Wall Hook

    This is a forging workshop for couples taught by a married couple!!  Grab your sweetie and make it a date night!  Each couple will work together to forge a decorative Heart Wall Hook.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00-10:00 PM

    Another one of our popular workshops is back! This is open to 6 couples (total of 12 people). The couples will work together to make a decorative Heart Wall Hook.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Noah & Katie Colson
    Cost: $160.00 per couple
    Class size: 6 couples (12 students)

  • Sat
    August 29

    Forged Copper & Steel Coffee Scoop

    Students will learn about forging both copper and steel to make a coffee scoop.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Love coffee? Doesn't everyone? Be the envy of all your coffee-loving neighbors when you show off a unique hand-forged coffee scoop that you made yourself! Each student will learn to forge a tiny copper bowl and a decorative steel handle that will then be riveted together using copper rivets. This is a great starter project for those of you who want to try your hand at blacksmithing but don't want to commit to one of our 8-week classes.

    Teacher: Tim Perkins
    Cost: $160.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sun
    August 30th

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $40 per hour

September 2026 - Workshop Classes

  • Fri
    September 4th

    Open Forge

    Open to students who’ve taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. Want to finish a project you started in class? Need to forge, grind, or weld? Reserve time in the classroom and bring your own steel—extra materials available for purchase if needed.

    PLEASE NOTE: Call or text to reserve a spot.
    access_time 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Open Forge Workshop is available to students who have previously taken a class at Blue Hell Studio. It’s a great opportunity to continue practicing your skills or work on a personal project. Whether you need to forge, grind, or weld, the classroom is available for you to reserve. Just bring your own steel—though we do have additional materials available for purchase if needed. Come spend some time in the shop and keep the sparks flying!

    PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot!

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $40 per hour

  • Fri
    September 11th

    Forged Steel Ravens Head Skull

    This is a newly added workshop where each student will forge a steel Ravens Head Skull.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    This is a newly added workshop class and we think it will become as popular as our forged steel skull. Keep that in mind because we anticipate that spaces for this class will fill up quickly. Each student will forge a steel ravens head skull out of a 4"x2"x2" chunk of mild carbon steel. Using our hydraulic press and a variety of chisels and other tools, each student will forge their own ravens head. Once forging is complete, students will use a variety of grinders to clean the skull and then will use chemicals, heat and colored waxes to patina the skull. C'mon you know you want to make one!


    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Seth Mason
    Cost: $175.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

  • Sat
    September 12th

    Couples Class: Forged Copper Leaf Bowl

    In this class, students will learn how to texture and forge a leaf-shaped, copper bowls.
    location_on 7712 Reinhold Dr Suite 1 Cincinnati Oh, 45237 access_time 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    In this class each student will learn copper forging techniques and create a decorative leaf-shaped, copper bowl.

    No experience necessary

    Teacher: Christopher Daniel
    Cost: $180.00 per student
    Class size: 4 couples (8 total students)

  • Su
    September 13th

    Paring Knife

    Forge your very own functional paring knife! In this hands-on blacksmithing class, students will learn essential forging techniques and leave with a custom-made knife ready for use.
    access_time 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Ready to make your own paring knife? In this exciting blacksmithing class, students will learn the forging techniques needed to transform it into a fully functional knife. From heating and shaping to grinding and polishing, you’ll learn every step of the process. Perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills, this class combines craftsmanship with creativity.

    Leave with a one-of-a-kind knife to add to your collection or use for everyday tasks!.

    Teacher: Sameed Pervaiz
    Cost: $160.00 per student
    Class size: 6 students

STUDENT INFO

  • Students must be 16 years old to enroll.
  • Classes are not welding certification classes.
  • Payment for classes or workshops must be paid in full prior to the first day.
  • There will be no refunds once classes have begun.
  • Class sizes are limited. See class description for details.
  • 8-Week & Workshop classes must have a minimum enrollment of 3 to hold the class.
  • Bring sketch book to each class
  • Wear appropriate clothing (ie. steel toe boots*, jeans, long sleeve shirts), NO synthetic clothing - cotton and denim only.
  • Purchase welding gloves for the 8-week classes. These can be found at Linde, Airgas, or Lowes.
  • All other tools and materials will be provided.
  • Please make check out to BLUE HELL STUDIO
  • Call Chris for any questions - 513-490-3723

*Students are encouraged to wear steel toed boots, but work boots will do.