







Blacksmithing Couples Date Night: Steel My Heart | Saturday, August 22nd | 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Turn up the heat and let sparks fly at one of the hottest date nights in town—perfect for partners, friends, or family! Using heat and hammers, you’ll transform raw steel into a beautiful heart while learning the basics of blacksmithing, including hammer control, shaping, and forging techniques. With guided instruction and plenty of hands-on fun, you’ll create a piece that’s as meaningful as it is memorable.
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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