Teen Blacksmithing: Session B
This class will teach students basic forging techniques. Students will learn how to build and maintain a coal fire, and use the new skills to make several small projects such as hooks, fire pokers, and hand forged jewelry. Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a […]
Teen Blacksmithing: Session A
This class will teach students basic forging techniques. Students will learn how to build and maintain a coal fire, and use the new skills to make several small projects such as hooks, fire pokers, and hand forged jewelry. Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a […]
Bladesmithing Throwing Knives Workshop
In this bladesmithing workshop students will create throwing knives using the stock removal method. Blades will be heat treated, ground, and set up for throwing. 1-3 blades can be made during the workshop.Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt and/or jacket, and […]
Forging A Belt Axe Workshop
Students will create a functional lightweight American Belt Axe using the punch and drift method. These simple but versatile tools are excellent for heavy yard work and camping/survival use. Topics covered will include drifting the eye, forming the shape of the head, hanging a handle, grinding and polishing the bit, heat treating, and sharpening. Each […]
Forging Hearts & Roses Workshop
Forge iron hearts and roses for someone special or to incorporate into your own projects. Hearts and roses are iconic forms in forged iron wares and architectural metalwork, as well as standalone sculptures. Individual interpretations are encouraged. Sheet metal forming, riveting, symmetrical bending, and slitting are just some of the techniques we will use in class. Students will […]
Forging Khukuri Knives Workshop
Students will create a 10-12 inch khukuri knife using the hidden tang construction based heavily off the southern Asian knife of the same name. Each blade will be fully functional by the end of the course, and any additional details are up to the discretion of the students. All basic bladesmithing processes will be addressed […]
Forging Skulls & Faces Workshop
In this blacksmithing class students will make punches and chisels and then create iron skulls and faces with their newly formed tools. Students will need safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt and/or jacket, and closed-toed boots or leather shoes. Our forge […]
Forging Spoons Workshop
This blacksmithing class will teach the basic traditional skills to forge spoons, emphasizing hand forging, utility, and individual expression. Transform steel round, square and flat stock, as well as sheet metal, into table spoons, cooking spoons, tasting spoons, cocktail stir spoons, and scoops. Drawing down, forge welding, spreading, sinking, riveting, planishing, twisting, and scrolling, are just some […]
Making A Tomahawk Workshop
Students will forge a tomahawk using the slit and drift method. The instructor will also demonstrate the wrap and weld method and explain the variations. Blacksmithing topics covered will include forming the shape of the head, drifting the eye, fitting a handle, grinding and polishing the bit, heat treating, and sharpening. Students will need safety […]
Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop
This workshop will cover the basics of forging, grinding, heat treating, and sharpening of a small utility knife. The instructor will discuss fit and finish, overall knife design, how to sharpen and care for knives, and how to begin making knives on your own. Students should expect to forge several blades over the weekend, and […]
