INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING [workshop]

MACE VITALE
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5
10:00am-5:00pm

This intro to blacksmithing class will cover the basics of forging, tapering, drawing, bending, curling and twisting of hot metal to create decorative and useful items, such as hooks, ornaments, fire pokers, letter openers, etc. Students will need to bring and be able to swing a 2 1/2 ball or cross ( blacksmith) peen hammer, leather work gloves, safety glasses, and any tongs they may have. I recommend "the Ozark School of Blacksmithing" for tongs. This two-day workshop will provide the beginner blacksmith with the fundamentals of forging and the advanced student the opportunity to continue with previous work.

Tuition $203.00
Members $178.00

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THE CRAFT OF BLACKSMITHING [workshop]

BILL SCHEER
Saturday-Sunday, October 25-26
10:00am - 4:00pm

Whether you are a beginner or have blacksmithing experience, you will enjoy two full days in the forge, working on projects appropriate to your individual skill level. Each student will confer privately with the instructor prior to the first class to determine appropriate projects, discuss tools, and ask any questions they have about working with hot metal. Tools will be provided.

Tuition $178.00
Members $153.00

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THE HAND FORGED BLADE [workshop]

MACE VITALE
Session A
Saturday-Sunday, November 1-2
10:00am-5:00pm

Session B
Saturday-Sunday, November 15-16
10:00am-5:00pm

Students need to have taken an intro to blacksmithing class prior to taking this class. Subjects will include blade forging, grinding and filing, heat treatment and temper. The instructor will discuss and demonstrate handles, guards, fit and finish, overall knife design, blade and edge geometry, how to sharpen and care for knives, choice of steel for blades, and anything else that time will allow. Students should expect to forge a few blades and get at least one to the point of a usable knife.

Tuition $203.00
Members $178.00