







Blacksmithing Couples Date Night: Rose | Friday, July 24th | 6:00PM - 10:00 PM
Get ready to strike sparks and ignite some fun at one of the hottest date nights in town—perfect for partners, friends, or family! Using heat and hammers, you’ll transform flat sheet steel into a stunning 3D rose while practicing hammer control, adding texture, and shaping glowing metal into delicate petals. By the end of class, you’ll leave with a beautiful hand-forged keepsake and long-lasting memories.
This class is priced per couple (2 students) and includes all safety equipment, tools, & materials. No experience needed.
Joe Schmitz has been a blacksmith for over 10 years and has been teaching at Rochester Arc + Flame Center since 2017. He’s always working on metal in some variety, whether it be forging Damascus knives, fixing up armor, or working on ornamental pieces. Alongside blacksmithing, Joe has also earned many certifications in welding and does aluminum brazing at a local manufacturing plant in Rochester.
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