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Learn the Art of Blacksmithing-5 Weeks
March 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$583.27
Join us for this five (5) part basic forging technique series. This course is designed for beginners to intermediate skill/knowledge. The critical thing to understand about this course is you are creating just about 1 project each week.
You will learn or improve basic forging techniques, the essentials of fire building, hammering, drawing out, upsetting, punching, chiseling, and efficient ways of working with a hammer and anvil.
Week 1 begins by learning how to draw tapers of all types and progress into hooks. We aim for you to leave class with 2-3 hooks, time permitting.
Week 2 advances into the twist technique of the metal and continuing to practice skills from Week 1. You will go home with a twist bar sample.
Week 3 continues to advance your technique of forging! By end of class you will have forged your leaves onto your hook
Week 4 heats up with hot cut splitting where you learn to hot cut metal in both the center of the bar and on the end to leave with a heart shape wall hook.
Week 5 will have you wanted to take more classes. Here you are learning to hot hole punch various shapes like round, square and rectangular and leave with your very own, handmade bottle opener.
Classes meet on Wednesday evenings for 5 weeks, from 6 pm to 9 pm and the dates are:
- March 20, 2024
- March 27, 2024
- April 3, 2024
- April 10, 2024
- April 17, 2024
Students are exposed to hot steel emitting sparks while hammered. Please wear protective clothing to cover your arms and legs. Closed-toed shoes are required. Gloves and safety glasses are provided.
- Students ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a PARENT or GUARDIAN also enrolled in the class.
- No Person under the age of 14 is allowed on the premise during class times.
- There is a maximum of 6 people per class.
Total Price: $572 + tax
(Includes all materials and supplies)
Instructor Suggestion for Next Class: Flower Series or Patch Knife