Entry No. 29 — the Philadelphia file — filed under: metalworking

NextFab — Metal Forging I

Inside a working North Philly makerspace, a three-hour class puts complete beginners in front of a live propane forge, tongs, hammer and anvil to hand-forge their own wall-mounted coat-and-key hook.

The move: Take Metal Forging I together ($179 member rate, prerequisites are a quick virtual orientation), trade turns swinging the hammer, and hang your finished hook by the front door as a permanent souvenir.

• 📍 North Philadelphia / Kensington
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · phillymag.com

last checked: 2026-07-19