Beginner Blacksmithing
Class Description:
Six weeks of 2.5 hour sessions, talking about nothing but blacksmithing. This class will open up a new perspective. There is nothing virtual or digital about this experience, and there is everything rewarding about it. You will learn to take a piece of metal, and bend and twist it to make beautiful decorations and functional, beautiful pieces for your home.
Particulars:
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Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants while participating.
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If you have a blacksmiths hammer you've been wanting to try, bring it along! Otherwise, all you need for the class will be provided.
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Ages 13 and up
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For children under 18, parental permission may need to be obtained.
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We look forward to seeing you!
2020 Schedule
Rescheduling Policy:
Class deposits are non-refundable. However, if you notify us two weeks in advance of the class that you would like to move your spot to a later class, we will do so at no charge. Within that two week mark, there will be a fee equal to 50% of the overall course price in order to reschedule.
Syllabus:
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Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Introductions, History, Terminology, Safety, Stance and Hammer swing, Forging a point.
Project: Bean Hook
Practice Practice Practice. Continuing with points, curls, learning to spread material.
Project: Bean Hook
Further learning to spread material by making fishtail scrolls.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Continue working on spreading material, start working on the back plates for the coat rack.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Matching up and beaning hooks to match for the coat rack. Final Assembly.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Final Class is open to the students. Finish up uncompleted projects. Demos on request. Help with any desired techniques.