10/18 Workshop: Introduction to Blacksmithing

Date: 
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Workshop: Introduction to Blacksmithing

Saturday, October 18th, 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Come out to the Crosby Arboretum for a unique opportunity to learn an amazing skill with blacksmith Jared Kattengell of Katt Forge, GCBA president. In guided demonstrations and instruction, you’ll complete a project and learn about essential tools, materials, equipment, and training recommended to continue in the craft, whether as a hobbyist or professional. Jared has been forging for about nine years and has participated in seven Crosby Arboretum Forge Days. The four-hour workshop includes lunch.

 

Limited to 6 students. 

 

Members $80; non-members $85

 

 

Please use this link to sign up for our programs.  https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/cal10a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=81&wp=324&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=MSU&rf=&pn=0

 

Under Location select Crosby Arboretum for a list of only our programs.

 

No Credit Card or Cash refunds for Cancelations, The Crosby Arboretum will issue a gift card as a refund please email s.lowe@msstate.edu

 

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. The Mississippi State University Extension Service will provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities or special needs. Please contact The Crosby Arboretum office at 601-799-2311 Ext. 0, or barb.medlock@msstate.edu or kathyn.jeffers@msstate.edu prior to a program or event to request reasonable accommodation.

 

If you have issues registering or accessing an online course, please contact the Extension Center for Technology Outreach at (662) 325-3226 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.