Blacksmithing Studio

     The New England School of Metalwork's  blacksmithing studio is a careful combination of both traditional and contemporary tooling, techniques and instruction. No where else will you find the attention to the important details. The studio is designed, run and maintained by professional blacksmiths. The diverse array of instructors from around the country provide students with many options and many disciplines of metalworking. We operate year round and have various programs for blacksmithing and bladesmithing in Summer, Winter and in the Evenings as workshops or featured demonstrations. We also offer full private tutorial time, custom private workshops as well as full access rental and use of the studio. All of these amazing opportunities will allow your innermost creativity to flow like never before.

       Since the New England School of Metalwork is solely dedicated to metalworking there is plenty of it. We do not charge lab fees, material fees or fuel cost. Our belief is that as a student practicing a trade should not be concerned about the cost of practice material. Students here find themselves in a stress free atmosphere of practicing a trade and learning the art of metal smithing.  The New England School of Metalwork also occasionally offers blacksmithing equipment for sale, both new and old. See our Items for Sale page for more details.

Welding Lab

       Our welding lab is fully equipped for classes of six students.  We firmly believe that the student/Instructor ratio must be kept low in order for proper instruction to occur. In doing so you get 100% attention to your needs. The school uses only the latest in technology for FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and Plasma cutting and is updated bi-annually with the newest equipment available.  Several processes in each field are possible, with ample room and the safest working conditions.  These factors give anyone an advantage in staying current with the onward moving demands of industry.  Whether it's aluminum, stainless or carbon steel; pipe or structural plate and in whatever process is needed, our welding lab will provide you the finest training.

       Aside from our standard daytime and evening classes, the New England School of Metalwork prides itself on offering many of the companies in New England the very flexible opportunity of customized training. For companies who are entering a new field of welding for a particular job or for certifying their employees in any number of codes, we can help. AWS, ASME, ABS or API, we can develop and schedule training for you. With two locations, Auburn, Maine and Hooksett, New Hampshire as well as our new Mobile Weld Training Center that is available for extended training periods at your location.