3 Simple Things You Can Start Doing Today to Support our Local Business
We've all heard of Small Business Saturday, smashed right in the middle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's the season of deals and supporting local communities, so do you know how you're going to support local businesses this holiday season? Small business is near and dear to our hearts because, well, we are a small business!
Why it's important to support local businesses
Small businesses are often overlooked when shopping for goods or services. Why should you shop at small businesses instead of large corporations? Small business owners are often among our favorite people. They're usually warm and welcoming, they work hard to provide excellent customer service, and they take pride in their products and their ability to run a successful business. But there's another reason why we like to support small businesses: they're good for us.
When you shop at a locally owned store, you're helping to build up your community. You're helping to make sure that everyone has access to affordable goods and services, and you're making sure that the people around you have jobs. And while it might seem counterintuitive, small businesses actually pay taxes, too.
Supporting local businesses also helps your wallet. In fact, small businesses tend to offer better deals on everything from food to clothes to furniture. Plus, they often give discounts and special offers to their regulars, meaning that you'll save even more money (*wink, wink* Small Business Saturday exclusive deals).
Our small business
We are a family-owned business, in Northern California specializing in blacksmithing classes and hand-forged gifts. At Sentinel Forge, we provide premium blacksmithing workshops that will ignite your creativity and let's be honest make a unique holiday gift. In our basic blacksmithing classes you will learn the ins and outs of hand-forging.
Learn how to forge steel using gas forges.
Create a project to take home.
Work with experienced instructors.
Fun workshop environment where everyone learns together.
Earn money towards future classes.
Experience working with a forge.
How to support Sentinel Forge in the holiday season
There are several ways to support our small business all year round.
If you like what we do, please consider supporting us by signing up for our newsletter. You'll receive periodic emails about upcoming events, news, and special offers (*wink, wink* Small Business Saturday exclusive deals).
If you've already taken one of our classes, leave us a review and cheer us on!
Sign up for a class or give the gift of a class or workshop. Our goal is to offer something for everyone, whether you're looking for a unique gift idea, or just want to learn how to use a hammer yourself.
Experience gifts are gifts that enhance life. They add value to our lives, allowing us to connect with other people, explore new places, or even take part in exciting activities. These gifts are especially meaningful during the holidays because they allow us to share memories and create cherished moments with loved ones. Don't worry about picking a date for a class right now, you can always get a gift card.
It’s time to get out of the box and try something new. Why not go beyond the usual Christmas tree ornament and give something truly unforgettable this year?
The Sentinel Forge Blacksmith Shop offers a variety of unique gifts for sale including handcrafted knives, artwork, blacksmithing classes, and much more. We are offering special discounts during this holiday season while we prepare for next spring’s classes. Please sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming class dates.We hope to see you at the forge!