Near Millarville, Alberta
Try working hot steel. Find a way to keep practising.
A family-run working forge in the Alberta Foothills. Forge & Farm offers blacksmithing classes and a continuing guild for people who have completed the prerequisites.
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The people behind Forge & Farm
Their official story describes moving from Calgary to an acreage near Millarville. James leads the blacksmithing work; together they run a working farm and forge.
A one-day class can introduce a craft, but a place to practise matters too. Forge & Farm's guild offers access to the shop on a limited monthly schedule, alongside technical demonstrations.
The class and guild pages make the next steps concrete. Begin with an appropriate class, then check whether the prerequisite courses, time commitment and access model fit before considering membership.
Learn at a working forge. Official class information describes introductory and later technique classes with pieces to take home.
Check the selected class date, age limit and prerequisites; regular classes and children’s sessions have different rules. Classes are non-refundable; review the rescheduling and cancellation terms before booking.
Explore this experienceA route for previous students to keep practising with monthly shop access, demonstrations and guidance.
Prerequisites apply. Confirm membership terms, materials, protective equipment and the current schedule.
Explore this experienceThe blacksmith’s official profile lists design, custom fabrication and refurbishment of salvaged pieces.
Send a project inquiry first. Acceptance, materials, price and completion time need a direct discussion.
Ask about this serviceThe organizer offers tailored group experiences and demonstrations. Its current custom-experience page lists a six-person minimum and ten-person maximum for hands-on bookings.
Children’s hands-on groups are limited to eight. Confirm your group’s needs, accessibility, quote and booking terms. Larger demonstrations have different arrangements.
Explore this experienceBook ahead. Regular classes are designed for ages 16 and up; children's classes have different limits. Guild membership requires introductory and two intermediate classes, includes one shop day a month and is paid annually. Materials and personal protective equipment are extra. Confirm current prices and dates. Classes are non-refundable; review the rescheduling and cancellation terms before booking.
The official business story describes Cheryl and James Greisinger's family-run forge near Millarville in the Alberta Foothills. This listing describes a local experience, not a product-origin badge.
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