Intro To The Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session A
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 get at least one to the point of a usable knife. 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 is an outdoor building that is only semi-enclosed; please dress accordingly. For full-day workshops, please bring a lunch to be on the safe side, as there may or may not be time to get food during a lunch break.
Open Forge
Here is a chance for Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing students to continue projects they have started, or start a new project they have been wanting to do under the guidance of a working smith. Projects will be tailored to the individual student. 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 closed-toed boots or leather shoes. Our forge is an outdoor building that is only semi-enclosed; please dress accordingly. Pre-requisite of a beginner blacksmith or bladesmith class. Please note – NO CLASS 7/16
Learning Leather Inlay Workshop
Leather is a wonderful medium and has more versatility than many think! In this class we will explore the technique of inlaying other materials in leather to enhance the look of a piece or just give it a bit of style! Students will have the opportunity to learn how to inlay either cabochon stones or other animal skins into leather to create a completely unique look. Students will have a choice to complete this technique on either a wearable piece – such as a cuff bracelet, pendant, earrings or headband – or a small usable piece such as a folding card holder or checkbook cover. This class will cover the basics of patterning, tooling, inlay work, adding hardware and dye work.
Master the Golok Sword
In this 5 day intensive students will forge A traditional Philippine Golok sword from high carbon steel. Forging, heat treatment, and grinding will be covered. Depending on design students might fit a guard, fit a ferrule, and carve a shaped handle. With a bit of sharpening this blade will be ready for your next adventure!
Introduction To Blacksmithing: Session A
Come learn the basics of forging steel. Geared towards the absolute beginner, this workshop is designed to be educational and enjoyable for everyone. Learn techniques to build confidence in the forge under the guidance of experienced instructors. Students will shape and forge hot steel using a hammer and an anvil to complete a variety of projects.
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 is an outdoor building that is only semi-enclosed; please dress accordingly
Campfire Tools Workshop
Make your campfire time more enjoyable by using handmade campfire tools.This class will focus on forging a campfire/cooking tripod and also a number of cooking accessories depending on the time and forging ability. S-hooks, a cooking trammel, trivets, dutch oven lid lifter, and fire poker are some examples of accessories students may make during the class. Forging experience is suggested as some of the projects may be challenging for a new student. Drawing out, forge welding, twisting, and punching are some of the skills this class will focus on.
Forging Bracelets Workshop
Learn to make unique jewelry in a unique way—from forged steel. This class will teach you hand forging techniques to transform steel into personalized bracelets that can be as delicate or “statement” as you want. The class will begin with demonstrations in forging and torch work. Students will have time to experiment and test techniques […]
ABANA Open Forge: Session A
ABANA Open Forge: Session C
BBQ Tools Workshop
Get ready for BBQ season! Hand-forge your own BBQ tools and learn the art of blacksmithing! This class will teach you the traditional skills to make useful kitchen and BBQ utensils, emphasizing hand forging and individual expression. Transform steel round, square and flat stock, as well as sheet metal, into skewers, steak (or vegetable!) turners, […]
