Beginner Blacksmithing
6 Week Class - One Night a Week
About the Class
For those who want to dive deeper into blacksmithing techniques: 6 weeks of 2 1/2 hour sessions, talking about nothing but blacksmithing. There is nothing virtual or digital about this experience, and there is everything rewarding about it. Justin and Evan will lead you through the basics you need to know to be able to craft your own simple pieces, for your own home or gifts for others!
No experience necessary.
Taste of Blacksmithing recommended but not required for entry.
Schedule
Week 1: Theme: Begin at the beginning.
Introductions, History and Terminology; Safety and Equipment
Skills: Forging points and curls.
Project: Bean Hook
Week 2: Theme: Practice, Practice, Practice.
Skills: Forging points and curls; Spreading material.
Project: Bean Hook
Week 3: Theme: Digging Deeper.
Skills: Further learning to spread material by making fishtail scrolls.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Week 4: Theme: Expanding Knowledge
Skills: Continue working on spreading material, start working on the back plates for the coat rack.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Week 5: Theme: When it all comes together.
Skills: Constructing matching hooks for the Coat Rack. Final Assembly.
Project: Four Hook Coat Rack
Week 6: Theme: The World is your Oyster
Skills: Asking questions. What do you want to do next? You can finish up projects or start something new. Justin and Evan will demonstrate new skills (or review old!) upon request.
Project: Your Choice
Upcoming Schedule
Class is Limited to 8 students
one night per week for 6 weeks
Monday nights unless otherwise specified
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Course tuition: $500 ($100 due at signup)
Prerequisites: none (Taste of Blacksmithing recommended but not required)
March 1st to April 5th
Tuesday Evenings
This Class is Full
June 14th to July 19th
Tuesday Evenings
1 Spot Available
August 30th to October 4th
Tuesday Evenings
This Class is Full
Gift Certificates Available - Select Gift Certificate in the Class Date Dropdown
Details
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Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants while participating.
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Lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch or enjoy a delicious sandwich from nearby Pine Hill Orchards.
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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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Available to all those ages 13 and up.
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For students under 18, parental permission is required.
Rescheduling Policy
Class deposits are non-refundable. However, if you notify us up to two weeks (14 days) before class, you may switch to a later session at no extra charge.
14 days before the class and later: If you would like to change classes within two weeks of the start date, there will be a fee equal to 50% of the class price in order to reschedule.
