Class: BS-101 (Beginner's BlacksmithingInstructor: Albin DrzewainowskiAssisting: Jacob SelmerDates: Jan. 21-22, 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. |
Cancelled |
Class: Cable DamascusInstructor: Ted McNettAssisting: Ray NeubauerDates: Jan. 28-29, 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Striking with a partner is highly recommended and will be demonstrated. Saturday we will forge a cable damascus billet in the morning and make whatever project they want in the afternoon, or forge a second billet. Sunday we will forge a traditional twist pattern billet in the morning, and create a project or forge a second billet in the afternoon. |
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Class: BS-101 Make up class(Beginner's BlacksmithingInstructor: TBDAssisting: TBDDates: Feb. 4-5, 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. |
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Class: Introduction to making Chain MailInstructor: Jacob SelmerAssisting: Tom CosgroveDates: Feb 11, 2012 (Sat)Fee: $100Learn the basics of making Chainmail. Applications include armor or jewelry. All work done without heat. |
Completed |
Class: BS-101 (Beginner's BlacksmithingInstructor: Bob HungermanAssisting: George HughesDates: Feb. 25-26, 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. |
4 Openings |
Class: Knife MakingInstructor: Walter Van AlstineAssisting: TBDDates: Mar 3-4, 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Learn the basics of knife making and finish a forged blade with handle. |
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Class: BS-101 (Beginner' Blacksmithing)Instructor: Albin DrzewainowskiAssisting: Bob HungermanDates: Mar 7,14,21,28, Apr 4, 2012 ( 5 Wednesday nights)Fee: $175Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. |
5 Openings |
Class: BS-202 (Intermediate Blacksmithing)Instructor: Ray NeubauerAssisting: Joe StaupDates: Mar 24-25 2012 (Sat/Sun)Fee: $175Students will learn the basics of making tools from spring steel and will heat treat them. These tools will be use to forge and finish a set of blacksmith tongs. Blacksmithing 101 or equivalent knowledge required.
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8 Openings |
Class: Super BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing)Instructor: Albin DrzewainowskiAssisting: TBDDates: Apr 23-26, 2012 Mon-Thur (9AM-5PM)Fee: $300In this extended 4 day version of BS-101, students will learn blacksmithing safety, setting up of their own shop, evaluating equipment, an overview of forge welding, an overview of working with high carbon and tool steels, finishes and blacksmithing resources. Students will learn to make: Forge poker, drip cans, various types of hooks, forge & heat treat a scribe. Wed & Thurs will be open forge for students to try making items which fall within their skill level & time limits. |
8 Openings |

