My girlfriend bought me the Damascus knife making class taught by Master Blacksmith Charlie Cooper back in November 2016. It was totally awesome! Easily some of the most fun I've ever had. Charlie was an excellent teacher, both knowledgeable and helpful when asked. Otherwise he left us to figure stuff out, which I appreciated. Marsha Trattner (the owner of She-Weld) was also really sweet and gave use a brief lesson on the science behind welding and how to properly hammer metal (it's trickier than I thought). I was blistered and exhausted by the end of the 6+ hours I was there, but completely satisfied with everything that I learned. If my schedule allowed it, I wouldn't have waited so long to take another class, but I've already signed up to return in April for another class. Super stoked! read more

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This company has disappeared off the face of the earth with no way to contact them. I have a large sum of money tied up in a gift certificate I gave to my boyfriend for his 40th birthday. He can't use it and I can't even get hold of anyone from the organization to refund (or give an explanation--did they go broke and steal my money? I have no idea). Hopefully they will respond to this message, or one of the emails I sent them, or the Instagram DM I sent them, or the message I sent to the Guilford Art Center where one of the blacksmiths seems to have moved, so we can resolve this matter out of the courts. read more

OMG. Everything hurts. EVERYTHING HURTS!!! But that class was awesome. Ron is an amazing instructor. There were 7 of us and we still all got plenty of 1 on 1 instruction. He wouldn't let me use the blood of my enemies to treat the metal, but you win some you lose some. read more

She-Weld - This is the knife you learn to make in the railroad knife class. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I received the one day knife making class from my husband as a birthday gift. Give that man 5 stars for a fantastic gift. What a great day at She-Weld. I got to make a practice S hook followed by a knife from a railroad spike. It was amazing to see what I was able to accomplish in just one day. Marsha was great...very detailed in her instructions and helping throughout the class. Despite never getting closer to this kind of experience other than watching Forged in Fire on TV I think I'm ready to make knives when the apocalypse comes. But seriously, great experience and I highly recommend. read more

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Would have given zero stars if I could! Do not go here! I surprised my husband with a class here as a gift. Unfortunately about 10 days before his class, he developed a sudden foot issue which prevented him from being able to attend, as he couldn't stand. He reached out to reschedule for another date that was available on the website and the owner did nothing but string him along. She was very unprofessional in her responses, sharing her business woes and was not willing to allow him to reschedule. Luckily American Express refunded us the money based on the details my husband shared about how terribly unfair the owner was being. read more

Been taking classes here since 2011 (I think)... it's an oasis of creativity and Marsha is a great teacher. Highly recommend everyone try metal work (and blacksmithing) at least once in life! read more

Attended the 2-day blade smithing class with my husband. Class size was 6 adults total. Joseph was our instructor. He was super friendly and knowledgable; a great teacher. Despite the fact that forging hot blades in a class of beginners is inherently pretty dangerous, Joseph was detailed and patient with his instructions and safety was always at the forefront, so never once did I feel uneasy. Bring cold water and be prepared to sweat more than you ever have in your life. It was so much fun and now we have awesome mementos. I highly recommend. read more

She-Weld - My work in progress. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had a great time with my first welding class. I don't know if I will weld anything in the future but I now have a better understanding of what welding is and the different types of welding methods and procedures. This was a day well spent with friendly and helpful people. Each step was explained and the practice was great. Thank you for a fun and informative day read more

We had a really great time, learned so much! It was harder than it looks on Forged With Fire ....Tahoma and Marsha we're both terrific. Tahoma was very detailed, patient and helped keep us and our knives on track..I love what i made. read more

A little while back I went out with some friends and after a night of drinking I woke up to a confirmation email about a blacksmithing class. It's always been a dream of mine to get into blacksmithing and have my own forge one day so I guess drunk me decided"there is no time like the present" and signed me up for a one day class. I can honestly say this was the best drunk purchase I have ever made! I had such a great time and ended up signing up for more classes. I made a hook for my dogs leash and it's definitely the coolest thing I've ever made. (Don't worry I was not intoxicated during the class) Did I mention they have a shop dog? He is also the sweetest pupper ever. (Don't tell my dog I said that) Everyone treats you like family the second you walk in the door and there is nothing more satisfying than taking a hammer to a red hot piece of metal and making something awesome looking. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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I chose She-Weld over the other welding class options available in my "oh-so-very-supportive-of-this-kind-of-thing" borough of Brooklyn, for the cost, actually. It was the most affordable. I'm not in this to create my next masterpiece, but I like the idea of having the skill. She-Weld and her team were so welcoming and helpful, Marsha showed us around and introduced us to all the equipment and safety info, and then let let us loose with her (very awesome and powerful) toys. Supported but not hovered over. And even if, at the end of my three hour tour, I still started all of my arc welds like i was sword fighting with something very sticky, i totally see how these craftsfolk could provide the guidance and space for me to improve all my skills metallic. Yay. read more

Very fun and cool place, Instructor was very nice and had lots of character. Very helpful when you didnt know what to do. Overall very cool place if you want to see what metal working is about read more

A well done seminar the instructor "Durham Vader" ran a safe and informative seminar. The proof being that nobody got hurt despite us working with fire, hot metal and heavy hammers. The neophytes, to working with metal, were quickly brought up to speed and there was give and take with those of us who had prior experience. Uncrowded & uncluttered workspace with more than sufficient tooling in good repair. read more

My son took the 1 day knife making workshop with Marcia and loved it! Marcia was very helpful and friendly. My son looks forward to taking more bladesmithing classes at She-weld. read more

Best experience ever!!! We took the 1 Day knife making class and turned a railroad spike into a fully functional knife. Our teacher Neil was patient and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and put up with my fears. He is literally FIRE. Cannot say enough amazing things about She-Weld. Take a class, you won't regret it. read more

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I had an amazing 2-day experience creating my own knife from metal bar to finished, polished, and handle fitted product! The instructors were enthusiastic and very helpful. They helped the small class create their knives every step of the way. I will definitely be going back for more classes in blacksmithing read more

Reviewing their 1 day knife making class. They provide other classes and I think sell art work and other fabricated items which looked cool and high quality but I can't evaluate them personally yet. Took the knife making class yesterday with my 13 year old son (emailed them ahead of time to make sure it was cool that a minor could attend and they responded very quickly with an affirmative). Sign up was super easy using their reservation system. Received a reminder a day or two ahead of the class with class time and location. The class was fantastic. Our instructor Ron was very clear in his direction and very hands on and helpful. He provided as much or as little help as you asked for and was very available; he was constantly in motion. We started out first thing in the morning, after our short intro to the tools, with making a metal decorative hook. This was to get used to working with the equipment and the concept of metal work. Then it was right into the knife. Took most of the day and it was a lot of work but it was very fun. I won't get into all of the details of how to make a knife, but its very physical but not so much that a 13 year old couldn't handle it. And as an aside, their location is in a great spot. In Red Hook, Brooklyn, right on the water. Close walk to Fairway for lunch and nice to just step outside for a breath of fresh air. read more

Marsha was great! She is an excellent teacher. She showed us step by step how to turn a round bar square, taper, use the hammer and anvil properly, different techniques. She also allowed us to work on our own projects at the end of class with her assistance. I've already signed up for two more classes! Assistant Jackie was very helpful too. Great class! read more

My son and I took their beginner knife forging class and it was great. My son is on the autism spectrum and the instructors were excellent with him. They were very willing to answer any and all questions about forging. The class is geared to both experienced and inexperienced metal workers. I highly recommend this class for anyone who is a forged in fire fan and wants the experience of forging a knife. read more

What a great way to spend the day with my boys! All of us were new to forging and had no trouble getting into the swing of things due to great help that was provided my Marsha and her team! It is amazing how quickly time passed turning a railroad spike into a beautiful knife. read more

Be very sure to take the welding class on a day when there is not a simultaneous knife-making class. The noise from 6 people pounding anvils in a small shop is overwhelming. read more