Ironman Blacksmithing Introduction - Feb 10th Afternoon

Ironman Blacksmithing, owned by Stephen and Brenda Woodall , has been providing the services of a traditional blacksmith to the people and businesses of central Alberta for over 30 years.  Over the last 3 years, they have been hosting blacksmithing workshops at their location near Linden, AB. These workshops have been introducing blacksmithing to participants ages 12 - 70 , many of whom have come back again to continue building their skill set.

Every workshop starts out with a brief introduction and safety talk before starting into our project and learning new skills .

All materials and tools for the projects are provided and your student will take home the project at the end of the workshop.  

There is a wide range of personal choice and creativity encouraged in all the projects that will make it a unique and cherished item.

In their workshops they aim to teach the foundational skills of blacksmithing, which are : drawing out, flaring, upsetting, twisting, punching, splitting, bending and forge welding.

Ironman Blacksmithing is partnering with Roots to offer students the opportunity to learn foundational skills of blacksmithing through a series of workshops throughout the school year.

The purpose of these classes is to equip students to learn more intricate work and have a deeper knowledge of the blacksmithing skills as they work through each level of workshop.

We look forward to spending some fun and creative time with you at the forge !

Introductory Blacksmithing 1/2 day workshop- This class is for anyone ages 12+ to take and learn the foundations of blacksmithing. This class is a prerequisite for taking any other classes.

• Students will make a metal coat hook

  

Level 1 Full day Workshops- Prerequisite is the 1/2 day introductory workshop before you can take a full day workshop

• Outdoor Fire poker - Feb 24th

• Steak Flipper & Keychains - March 10th

  

Level 2 Full Day Workshops - Prerequisite is a level 1 workshop

• Horseshoe Knife & Leaf Coat Hook - March 17th

• Roasting Fork & Tent Peg - March 24th

NOTES:

A minimum of 4 participants is required to run each workshop

Each workshop will be released as it's own event approximately 8 weeks before the event date.

DETAILS for Introductory 1/2 day workshop Feb 10th:

This event is only open to ROOTS families.  

• Recommended Ages:

  Student MUST be 12 years minimum the day of the event to participate due to insurance requirements

  
  

• Registration deadline date:

   January 29th, 2026

  
  

• Should guests bring lunch?

  No this is a half day event

  
  

• Are younger (non-participating) siblings welcome?

  No we are not able to accommodate younger siblings. Only participants and the parent who is required to stay in the room with the student are to come to the venue. Observation space is limited to 1 adult per student (parents can register to participate if you would like).

  
  

• Any specific dress/attire required?

  We recommend that if possible you bring a pair of good fitting leather gloves. Disposable ear plugs ,safety glasses and gloves will be provided for anyone who does not have them. Leather shoes/boots are suggested ( nylon melts if a hot metal scale hits it).

  REQUIRED ATTIRE:

  - You will not be allowed to participate in any type of open shoe such as crocs or sandals. Participant MUST wear closed toed shoes!

  - Cotton shirt & jeans (nylon shirts or sweat pants are flammable materials do NOT wear them). Expect the shop to get very warm so dress in layers that you can remove to remain more comfortable.

  
  

• Arrival Time:

  Please arrive anywhere from 5-10 minutes before the workshop start time.

  
  

• Location Details:

  Google Maps Pin Drop https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ynEbVGwbcJoVACWA

  We are located approximately 6 miles East of Linden, Alberta.

  If you are having a hard time finding the venue, please call or text Brenda at: 403-771-8247

  
  
• Refund Policy:

  No refunds past registration deadline of January 29th

PAYMENT: To use your family funding for your registered Roots students, please use the code BlacksmithIntro2 at checkout. Parents are allowed to participate but need to purchase their own ticket on a separate order form and cannot use the coupon code.

PARENTS' HOUSEKEEPING

1. Parents are responsible for transporting and supervising their children at all times while the child is not in class.

2. Parents are responsible to stay on site at the venue during class time in case of an emergency.  Venue insurance requires the participants parent to be present for the duration of the class time.

3. There are no refunds past the registration deadline unless a class must be cancelled due to lack of student enrolment.

4. Each child needs to bring a labelled water bottle, water fountains are not available.

Students: Roots reserves the right to make final decisions regarding the acceptance of any student into the program. Students who do not demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and willingness to respect the rights and property of others will be dismissed after two warnings are issued. There will be no refund.

WAIVER

On behalf of my child, I/we hereby waive and release the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship, The Father’s House Christian School and any Roots volunteer/facilitator/administrative staff of the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship from any liability to my(our) children. I/We are fully aware of the risks and potential for harm involved in such events, and on behalf of our child, release from liability Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship (Roots), The Father’s House Christian School and waive any claims such minor may have as a result of an accident, mishap or negligence of the Released Party and/or and other party under or affiliated with the Released Party.

I acknowledge that I, the parent/guardian of the registered attendee/s agree to stay on site in the class at the venue of the program, to oversee my child/ren for the duration of the program.  Should I not be able to stay at the venue with my child/ren, a handwritten note with my signature will be sent with my child and given to the program organizer, stating the adult who is staying on site and has agreed to be responsible for my child/ren for the duration of the program.

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION 

Tammy Eacott Tammye@Rootshomeed.com 403-616-1381