# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blacksmithing Open Studio Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: FREE & Open to the Public!
Come explore the heat, history, and hands-on magic of the Peters Valley School of Craft Blacksmithing Studio during this special open studio day!
Studio Coordinator Sean Fitzsimmons will open the doors to the public for a full day of live demonstrations, informal talks, and behind-the-scenes looks at the blacksmithing process. Watch hot steel transformed on the anvil, see traditional tools in action, and learn how contemporary blacksmiths continue to build on this age-old craft.
Throughout the day, Sean will demonstrate forging techniques, share insights into studio practice, and talk about the many creative and functional possibilities of blacksmithing. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions, get curious, and engage in conversation—whether you’re brand new to the craft or already dreaming of taking a workshop.
Sean will also be available to answer questions about the blacksmithing studio, available equipment, and the range of workshops offered at Peters Valley. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the craft, meet the people behind the studio, and experience the energy of the forge up close.
All are welcome— stop by, stay awhile, and discover what makes blacksmithing such a powerful and enduring art form. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/layton/blacksmithing-open-studio-day/200029784142000
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Layton
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peters Valley School of Craft
- **lat**: 41.196321455978
- **long**: -74.851147909283
- **full address**: Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Rd,Layton,NJ,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blacksmithing Open Studio Day being held?
  - **A:** Blacksmithing Open Studio Day takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Rd,Layton,NJ,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Blacksmithing Open Studio Day?
  - **A:** Blacksmithing Open Studio Day is organized by Peters Valley School of Craft.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Blacksmithing Open Studio Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Layton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Blacksmithing Open Studio Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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