Forging a Marlinspike Workshop
The marlinspike stands the test of time as a trusted mariner’s ropework instrument. This one day workshop focuses on the techniques used to forge your own tapered tool from iron. Students will need safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, leather work (fireplace) gloves, and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt and/or jacket, and closed-toed […]
Fireplace Tools Workshop: Session A
This class will cover the making of a set of fire place tools (poker, brush, ash shovel). Students will learn the basics of blacksmithing, including tapering (drawing out), forge welding, bending, riveting and setting down. Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, (welding gauntlets not needed) and should wear jeans, a non-flammable cotton shirt […]
ABANA Certification Level 2: Part 1
If you are interested in improving your forging skills in a more formal way, the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA) has developed a 3-level certification curriculum. This curriculum was created to develop the fundamental skills and techniques in blacksmithing using a series of projects which culminate to a final project at each level showcasing […]
