Studio 4 Forging Facility LLC

Studio 4 Forging Facility LLC is a new blacksmithing & knife making school in Seattle. It features eight student forging stations and a state of the art knife making studio. Located at the intersection of Spokane St and E. Marginal Way South in South Seattle.

Our address is 3600 E Marginal Way South #4 Seattle WA  98134

Directions to the studio

Classes are offered mainly on the weekends, please inquire for private or group classes.

 		new Classes for 2012 
January 14, 2012 The Shop Rat with ABS JS Dave Lisch 
This class is all about making a small hand forged knife that you will take home, completed that day.  Start with a piece of knife steel, forge the blade and handle, heat treat it, grind it and go home with a great utility knife.   Cost $150. Class size limited.

February 11-12 2012
Intro to Knifemaking with ABS JS Dave Lisch 
This class will focus on the very basics; grinding a blade. During this weekend class you to learn the fundamentals of good grinds, learn basic heat treating techniques, and knife handle shaping and assembly.  You will go home with a completed knife!  Cost $300. Class size is 6 students.
 
February 17-19, 2012
Lock Back Folder Making Class with ABS Master Smith Mike Vagnino.
 During this 3 day class you will make a lock back folder from scratch. Heat treat, grind and assemble it. You will go home with your own folder and the knwledge to make your own. Cost $500. Class size limited

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Please Remember:
All Classes Start at 9 am unless otherwise noted.
 
Class sizes are limited, sign up early to insure a place
Some classes are limited to 4 persons so don't wait, it may be too late.

Please wear shop appropriate clothing.
Basically this means NO fleece,  because it melts. Wear natural fabrics, and closed toe shoes. If you have safety glasses and gloves please bring them. A dust mask may be advised for some classes. We have supplies, but if you have your own, bring it.


Most classes break for lunch.
A bag lunch is suggested, but there are some great lunch places in the area.

If you need lodging recommendations please let us know.