Class: BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing

Instructor: Albin Drzewainowski

Assisting: Jacob Selmer

Dates: Jan. 21-22, 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Learn 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 Damascus

Instructor: Ted McNett

Assisting: Ray Neubauer

Dates: Jan. 28-29, 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Striking 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.

Completed

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Class: BS-101 Make up class(Beginner's Blacksmithing

Instructor: TBD

Assisting: TBD

Dates: Feb. 4-5, 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Learn 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 Mail

Instructor: Jacob Selmer

Assisting: Tom Cosgrove

Dates: Feb 11, 2012 (Sat)

Fee: $100

Learn the basics of making Chainmail. Applications include armor or jewelry. All work done without heat.

Completed

Class: BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing

Instructor: Bob Hungerman

Assisting: George Hughes

Dates: Feb. 25-26, 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Learn 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 Making

Instructor: Walter Van Alstine

Assisting: TBD

Dates: Mar 3-4, 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Learn the basics of knife making and finish a forged blade with handle.

FULL

Class: BS-101 (Beginner' Blacksmithing)

Instructor: Albin Drzewainowski

Assisting: Bob Hungerman

Dates: Mar 7,14,21,28, Apr 4, 2012 ( 5 Wednesday nights)

Fee: $175

Learn 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 Neubauer

Assisting: Joe Staup

Dates: Mar 24-25 2012 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Students 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.

8 Openings

Class: Super BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing)

Instructor: Albin Drzewainowski

Assisting: TBD

Dates: Apr 23-26, 2012 Mon-Thur (9AM-5PM)

Fee: $300

In 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