Name: Foundations in Blacksmithing with Paolo Ansaldo
Start: 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-11T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Soulcraft Bloomington

A gloved hand holds a glowing red metal rod being shaped into a spiral on an anvil, with a blurred background of fallen leaves and trees.

Soulcraft Blomington

LXCL:All materials provided.

2 Day Blacksmithing Wrkshp

Learn the foundations of blacksmithing with local blacksmith Paolo Ansaldo in a hands-on, outdoor setting. Shape hot metal with hammer and anvil 🔨 while learning techniques and tricks of the trade.&nbsp; This Soulcraft Bloomington class roots you in traditional folk craft and nature connection 🔥. You&rsquo;ll leave with a finished piece or two, a deeper respect for the materials, and skills you can keep building on.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your interest and registration for our Foundations in Blacksmithing Class on Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2026, from 10am-1pm each day, with local blacksmith Paolo Ansaldo.&nbsp;Below are some details that will ensure a great time at the class. We recommend each participant wearing all cotton shirts and pants, and leather shoes- no synthetic materials that melt when hot, or sandals for tiny super hot metal chards &nbsp;to land on your skin! Some people like a long sleeved shirt, but you can just layer so you can see if you prefer long or short sleeves. If you have ear protection or thick leather gloves, &nbsp;please bring those. If not, we have extras. Bring a waterbottle or drink and snacks for yourself. You will need more to drink than you might think! It&#39;s hot by the forges. All tools and metal are provided in class.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please fill out our new 501c3 &nbsp;waiver of liability and photo release form before the class begins. You only need to fill it out once and it will last for all other classes.&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfztTZuaGeDhvjY5dAg-f77eDrpCciNiTSDr-FTTHKZnSjJVA/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfztTZuaGeDhvjY5dAg-f77eDrpCciNiTSDr-FTTHKZnSjJVA/viewform?usp=dialog</a> The class is held at our new Soulcraft Studio location at 5035 Earl Young Rd. Bloomington, IN 47408.&nbsp; If Google Maps route you to 45 and directly to Earl Young Rd, DO NOT FOLLOW IT unless you are up for an adventerous, extremely steep, one-way gravel road. The MUCH BETTER way to come is to take Bethel Lane to Boltinghouse to Earl Young or Old 37 to Boltinghouse to Earl Young. You can put in Muddy Fork Bakery in your Maps App, then our address, and it will route you the correct way. We also highly recommend stopping by the Bethel Lane Farm Stop if you can,they have great treats and support local farmers and food makers!&nbsp; The driveway is gravel and steep but not long, so use some speed to get up it! You will see lots of parking and someone will be there to greet you and show you around. Please let Monique know if you are running late by texting 812-219-7901. There are many offerings for all ages at the Soulcraft Studio, you can find more information here: <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.soulcraftbloomington.com</a> Let us know if you have any questions by emailing <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@soulcraftbloomington.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@soulcraftbloomington.com</a> We look forward to a great class!&nbsp; Cheers,Monique and PaoloMonique&#39;s cell: 812-219-7901&nbsp;

Learn the foundations of blacksmithing with local blacksmith Paolo Ansaldo in a hands-on, outdoor setting. Shape hot metal with hammer and anvil 🔨 while learning techniques and tricks of the trade.  This Soulcraft Bloomington class roots you in traditional folk craft and nature connection 🔥. You’ll leave with a finished piece or two, a deeper respect for the materials, and skills you can keep building on.

Soulcraft Blomington

Foundations in Blacksmithing with Paolo Ansaldo

Soulcraft Bloomington

2 Day Blacksmithing Wrkshp

$100

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