Here are the dates for what we have scheduled so far:

April 24, 25 & 26th Frank House & Joe Seabolt Forged butt plate and trigger guard class. Instructors will walk you through the process step by step. Giving details on different styles and time period variations. $525 plus $25 material fee.

May 2 & 3rd Joe Seabolt and Joe McGee Forged knife class. Class covers forging, filing, heat treating and attaching the slab handle for your knife ready to sharpen and use. Open to all levels of experience. $350 plus $25 for material.

June 27 & 28th Joe Seabolt and Joe McGee offering their knife class again.

July 10, 11 & 12th Mark Thomas Hand Engraving class. Covers forms, geometry and proper sharpening of the tools then gets into design and lines and curves. $525 per spot.

November 6, 7 & 8th Frank House and Joe Seabolt Knife Class. This class allows more variety than the 2 day class. Slab or hidden tang handles, pouring pewter, cross guards and methods to add patina. Learn some of the fine points to build a family heirloom knife. $525 plus $25 for materials.

November 21 & 22nd Frank House and Joe Seabolt Sand Casting Gun Mounts. Frank will provide the masters for participants to use to cast there own butt plate and trigger guard. Class cover the complete process and how to avoid pitfalls with an emphasis on safety. Using coal forges to heat the material. $525 plus $50 for material. 

We will be adding more dates and areas of study along with more details on each class regarding what to expect and information about the instructor. Just trying to get the dates posted for now.

Every class has a maximum number of spots available. We fill them first come first serve. Once the roster is full we request 50% deposit to hold your spot. We have to have enough folks sign up to cover the cost of hosting the class. In the event of cancelation I will give you advance notice and refund your deposit.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Jamie Gier

Thanks,
Jamie 

All classes have a maximum of 6 to 10 spots, but we will maintain a waiting list in case someone cancels their enrollment. A 50% deposit is required to hold a spot. Deposits payable to the Goshen Township Historical Society, mailed to Jamie Gier, 6777 Linton Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122.

To register contact Jamie Gier at 419.209.2661. Payment can be made directly on our website or if paying by check, make payable to GTHS and mail to 6777 Linton Rd. Goshen OH 45122.

Please let Resident Blacksmith Jamie Gier know other areas of study you would be interested to see on our schedule. All of the classes have a limited number of spots available. Please note: if we do not have enough participants to break even (covering instructor and materials costs), the class will be cancelled and registered participants will be issued a full refund.

Class size varies from 6 to 10, depending on  instructor’s preference. Deposit of 50% required to hold your spot. Payment in full is preferred. 

• Payment by check (preferred) made payable to Goshen Twp. Historical Society and mailed to Jamie Gier 6777 Linton Rd. Goshen, OH 45122. 

• Pay by credit card (scroll down to the PayPal button) at www.goshenhistory.org. If you pay by credit card, please select the option to cover the nominal PayPal fee otherwise assessed to the historical society. 

Regardless of your selected payment type, contact Jamie Gier confirm your reserved spot for the class by phone 419.209.2661 or email jamie@evansfuneralhome.com