Our workshops are Taught by Master Blacksmith Terry Bailey. Terry isn't like any other blacksmith. With an impressive academic background featuring a BSc in Archaeology, MSc in Dendrochronology, and a PhD in Astrophysics, Terry has dedicated over 30 years of his life to the practice of blacksmithing and farrier work. When he moved to Canada in 2010 with his family to retire, he found himself quickly preoccupied with commissions. In 2016 Terry was inspired once again to do what he loved—teaching blacksmithing—at Foxfire Heritage Farm. His passion for blacksmithing is evident, and his students consistently find themselves mesmerized by the knowledge and experience shared from such an accomplished blacksmith. With Terry's guidance, anyone can now build up their blacksmithing skills and create something truly special.

Durring the 3 day course you will work on three unique projects which revolve around the workshop theme, traditional skills and tools. you get to keep your finished projects at the end of the weekend.

•  Introduction to blacksmithing 101.
Learn the blacksmithing basics. twisting, splitting, drawing out, bending and joining steel
June 16th, 17th & 18th  & September 15th 16th & 17th

•  Medieval Weapon making
using traditional techniques and tools make three different weapons used durring the Medieval era
June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd 

•  Tools of the trade
Learn how to make three different tools that you use durring every day blacksmithing.
August 11th, 12th & 13th 

•  Where: Foxfire Heritage Farm, Powassan Ontario
•  Workshop Fee: $625 Per person
• Accomodations: Contact us to check the availability of our Yurts or pitch a tent on site.
• 50% deposit required to hold your spot - • Blacksmithing workshops limited to 6 Participents
contact us to register and secure your spot!! 

Email: FoxfireHeritageFarm@gmail.com or Phone: 705-840-8598

Our 2 day group workshop is an inspiring experience. Working hands on with master yurt builder Mattimus you will work with the other participents to construct a complete 14 foot Yurt, you will learn the skills and gain the experience you need to construct your own yurt of any size and style.

Throughout the weekend you will learn traditional and modern styles of yurt construction taking you through 4000 years of yurt history. You do not need any pre-exisiting skills or experience to participate in this wonderful weekend workshop.


• Workshop Dates:  June 9th & 10th
• Where: Foxfire Heritage Farm, Powassan Ontario
• Workshop Fee: $225 Per person
• Accomodations: Contact us to check the availability of our Yurts or pitch a tent on site.
• $50 deposit required to hold your spot - SPACE IS LIMITED

Contact us to register and secure your spot!! 
Email: FoxfireHeritageFarm@gmail.com or Phone: 705-840-8598

Our experimental Archeology workshop is a new series for 2022. Taught by Terry Bailey PHD in Archeology specilizing in European history and assited by his son Leon student of Archeology you will lean about history and get hands on working on a project straight out of the hisory books.

•  Build a Medieval Trebuchet
July 22nd & 23rd 

Durring this two day workshop you will use era accurate tools and skills to construct a working Medieval trebuchet, learn about the history of seige weapons and why they hold such iconic immagery.

•  Where: Foxfire Heritage Farm, Powassan Ontario
•  Workshop Fee: TBD


•  Medieval Weapons making
June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd 

A hybrid workshop combining our blacksmithing and experimental archeology class you will not only work hands on to create your own Medieval weapons, learn about their history and use, we will also be using era accuate methods to make our own coal from scratch to bed used in the blacksmithing process.

•  Where: Foxfire Heritage Farm, Powassan Ontario
•  Workshop Fee: $625 Per person
•  50% deposit required to hold your spot 
•  Blacksmithing workshops are limited to 6 Participents
Contact us to register and secure your spot!! 

Email: FoxfireHeritageFarm@gmail.com or Phone: 705-840-8598