Give the long weekend a little heat and hammer work. Cornell Club of Washington heads to Lawless Forge for a beginner blacksmithing class in which participants shape raw steel into a BBQ fork to take home. The workshop provides the equipment and safety gear; you bring attention, curiosity and a willingness to work with your hands.

This could make a memorable outing with a visiting college student or an older teen. Keep the morning clear, arrive early and save lunch for afterward so the safety briefing gets your full attention.

When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon Eastern, per the registration schedule and detailed instructions. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. for safety preparations.

Where: Lawless Forge — Sterling, Virginia; 22611 Markey Court, Suite 106, Sterling, VA 20166

Price: $95 for Cornell Club members; $105 non-member rate. Materials and safety gear included. Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Ages 14+; no experience required. Closed-toe shoes required; follow the organizer’s clothing instructions and complete the waiver. Non-member registration is listed, but confirm guest eligibility with the host. The introductory copy mentions noon while the schedule and detailed instructions specify 9 a.m.; confirm the start before attending. Late entry is not permitted.

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Archival workshop image courtesy Cornell Club of Washington.