# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blacksmith 101: Autumn in the Forge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional item or a work of art! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in this introductory blacksmith class. Topics covered will include forge safety, tools, and fire building, and you will have an opportunity to work on a first project. No experience necessary! Blandford Nature Center will provide safety equipment, including gloves and ear and eye protection.

Pricing:
Member: $100
Non-Member: $120

By attending our Community Programs, you are supporting BNC’s mission of connecting the community to our natural world. We look forward to getting outside with you!

Please Note: This program is only for ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required. Online pre-registration closes at 12pm the day before the program date. If this program is sold out, please complete online registration to be added to the waitlist. You will not be charged to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available. This program will be held indoors; however, please dress for the weather as our forge is inside an unheated, drafty building. Long shirts, pants and heavy duty, closed-toe shoes are also recommended for your safety. We suggest non-synthetic clothing for protection from sparks. If you do not have non-synthetic clothing, we can provide a leather apron. Please also bring a water bottle with you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/blacksmith-101-autumn-in-the-forge/200028824303347
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://blandfordnaturecenter.doubleknot.com/event/blacksmith-101-fall-in-the-forge/3115983?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.99466
- **long**: -85.73913
- **full address**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Blandford Nature Center (https://allevents.in/org/blandford-nature-center/25944557)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blandford Nature Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Blacksmith 101: Autumn in the Forge ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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