• TEAM BUILDING Continuing Education Credits.  We now offer special classes for team building.  These classes are also offered for continuing education credits.  Read more...

  • ATTENDING Jeeps Forge School of Blacksmithing along with a variety of other blacksmiths form the region will be at Fire on the Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC on April 27, 2024. For more information click here.

  • BUY LOCAL I'm now selling blacksmithed items in Elkin, N.C. at the Wildflower Artisan Shop.  They're located at 209 W. Main Street.

  • SHOP RENTAL Now renting my blacksmith shop!  Do you have blacksmithing experience and have a project where you need a fully equipped blacksmith shop?  Check out the Shop Rental page.

  • REFRESHER COURSE If it's been a while since you've blacksmithed and would like a refresher, you're in luck!  I've added a "Refresher Course".  Details can be found here.

WHAT'S NEW!

SCHOOL OF BLACKSMITHING

Upcoming Classes

May 18-19, 2024: Basic blacksmithing

June 8-9, 2024: Outdoor cooking equipment

July 13th, 2024: High Rock Lake Blacksmith Group CHRISTMAS IN JULY and BASIC SKILLS REFRESHER OPEN FORGE. 9-2

August 24-25, 2024: Basic Blacksmithing

October 5-6,2024: Autumn Jubilee, Dan Nicholas Park


See the School of Blacksmithing page for additional details and information on applying for a class.

BLACKSMITHING 101  - February

The History of Blacksmithing

How did Blacksmithing Begin?  Did you know that blacksmithing is one of the oldest and most essential crafts in human history?  Blacksmithing likely began around 1500 BC during the Bronze Age when humans first started working with metals.  Initially, blacksmiths primarily worked with copper and bronze, as these were the first metals to be widely used for tools and weapons.

"WOULD I LIKE BLACKSMITHING?"

If others can describe you in one or more of the following ways, a class in blacksmithing might be a great activity and hobby for you.
  • Artist or creative individual
  • Craft enthusiast
  • Hobbyist who likes a challenge
  • Professional who likes stress-relieving,
    physical activities
  • History buff
  • Outdoorsy or survivalist type
  • Homesteader
  • Heritage enthusiast
  • Metalworking hobbyist
  • Home improvement enthusiast
  • Small business entrepreneur
  • Teacher/Educator
  • Curious learner who enjoys problem solving

SHOPPING LOCALLY

Wildflower Artisan Shop
I'm now selling a variety of blacksmithed items I've made in Elkin, N.C. at the Wildflower Artisan Shop, located at 209 West Main Street.

CUSTOM MADE BLACKSMITHED ITEMS

Do you need something made?  An antique replica?  Some new and unique designed item?


I like teaching blacksmithing.  I equally like to create custom blacksmithed items.  From functional to ornamental, the items I make are of the highest quality and very reasonably priced.  My goal is to satisfy my customers' expectations with every piece I make. 


Give me a call at 704-213-1097 or email me.  I'll be happy to talk with you about the items you're considering having made. 

LET'S TALK!

Topics For January:

The History of Blacksmithing: How did Blacksmithing Begin?

How do I know if I would enjoy a blacksmithing class?

Read a brief discussion on these topics.

ABOUT JEEP'S FORGE
James M. “Jeep” Sabo, Blacksmith/Tinsmith
"What started as a hobby has turned into a part time business. I demonstrate blacksmithing at arts and crafts festivals and schools. I also teach the Metalwork (which incorporates Blacksmithing) merit badge at Boy Scout camp during the summer. I’ve continued to take classes at a local college and attend workshops / "hammer-ins" to advance my knowledge of Blacksmithing and metal work. 

Recently I've introduced wood into my work, having my own sawmill now.

I enjoy doing what I can to educate others thus keeping the trade alive."
Read more...
Man in blacksmith apron hammers a red hot piece of iron on an anvil while standing in his portable forge.
Jeep demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on his portable forge.
It was a great honor to have been chosen to provide NASCAR a blacksmithing backdrop for their video commemoration of Jeff "Iron Man" Gordon's 789th NASCAR win. (Filmed at our shop).

SCHOOL OF BLACKSMITHING