Instructors
Robert Burns
Southwick, MA
Robert has been fascinated by metalwork and traditional crafts, particularly in how they connect to history, since childhood. Robert began studying blacksmithing under James Hoffman, learning the American colonial style of blacksmithing. He then went on to learn the craft of bladesmithing, joining the American Bladesmith’s Society (ABS) where he hopes to achieve the rank of master smith. Robert works part time out of his shop creating knives, woodworking tools, and historic reproductions.
Current Courses Offered by Robert Burns
Blacksmith’s Folding Knife
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Throughout history, blacksmiths have made their own tools, among them the “blacksmith’s…
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026 – Mon, Jul 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Burns
Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…
Thu, Jul 9th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Burns
Past Courses Offered by Robert Burns
Blacksmith’s Friction Folding Knife
Blacksmithing: Viking Fire Steels
Crafting the Traditional Pattern-Welded Puukko Knife
Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop
From Bloom to Bar: Turning Raw Iron and Steel into Usable Steel
