Entry No. 21 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: blacksmithing

The Barefoot Forge

Led by self-taught blacksmith Craig Cowan (who famously works barefoot), this North Hills forge offers hands-on metalworking classes where you can hammer raw steel into beautiful keepsakes. It is particularly famous for teaching couples how to forge their own custom Damascus steel rings or delicate metal roses.

The move: Book the 'Metal Roses' or 'Make Your Own Ring' class, where you and your partner will heat, hammer, and twist raw metal into a beautiful, everlasting steel rose or custom Damascus steel bands to wear home.

• 📍 Hampton Township
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 2984 Harts Run Road, Hampton Township, PA 15101

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · verylocal.com

last checked: 2026-07-21