Blacksmithing
Learn the Art of Blacksmithing-5 Weeks
Join us for this five (5) part basic forging technique series.Ā 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, […]
Blacksmithing: Tomahawk
Join us to create a style of tomahawk deeply rooted in American history. StudentsĀ willĀ utilize key blacksmithingĀ fundamentals along with basic fabrication.Ā After the essential shape is formed and folded over mandrelĀ students will learn to grind, harden and temper the piece to make a fully functional Tomahawk with handle included. Beginners are welcome, […]
Copper Chasing: Leaf – 1 week class
Copper chasing is one of the oldest metal smithing occupations, producing useful items such as tools, kitchenware, tableware, jewelry, and more for centuries. Shaping metal with a hammer is the fundamental element of this class, Students learn to cold-hammer copper and apply the technique of copper chasing to create a decorative copper leaf. Class meets […]