Forging Clubs
For Schools & Educators
Metalwork Meets Education
Forging is more than hammer and heat — it’s:
- STEM in Action – Learn about physics, chemistry, and metallurgy through real-world applications
- Trade Exploration – Introduce students to skilled trades, fabrication, and metal arts
- Character Building – Foster teamwork through collaboration with students and with industry members
- Career Connection – Connect students to potential careers and internships
Whether students are artistic, technical, or just curious, forging connects mind and muscle in powerful ways.
Partnership Opportunities
We’re currently looking to partner with schools and educational programs to:
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Start local forging clubs
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Collaborate on curriculum or STEM integrations
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Provide hands-on learning experiences for students
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Share potential career opportunities
We can work with shop classes, art departments, career-tech programs, and more!
For Industry Members
Real Skills. Real Impact.
Here’s what we need from industry partners:
- Tool & Equipment Donations – Forges, anvils, grinders, PPE, and hand tools
- Mentorship & Demonstrations – Host a workshop or speak to students
- Facility Access – Offer shop tours or workspace for educational use
- Sponsorship or Grants – Fund a forging club
- Spread the Word – Share the initiative with your network
Every contribution — big or small — helps equip students with skills that last a lifetime.
By supporting a forging club, you’re investing in:
- Workforce Readiness – Help students develop discipline, hands-on ability, and trade awareness
- Mentorship & Leadership – Share your expertise and guide the next generation
- Community Visibility – Showcase your company’s commitment to skilled trades and education
- Recruitment Opportunities – Spot early talent and future apprentices or employees
Contact Us
Interested in:
- Bringing forging to your school?
- Partnering with a club?
- Sponsoring a club?
Let’s talk about how we can collaborate.
Amanda Dureiko
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 216-781-6260
Forging Club Resources
The Forging Foundation and industry members have committed to supporting forging clubs in North America. Find a club near you!
Forging Club Grants are awarded to schools interested in forming a forging club or those with an established club. These grants aim to offer assistance in acquiring the necessary materials for initiating and maintaining a forging club.
Resources on how to start a forging club