Poor Man’s (or Woman’s) Forge April 2015-CLASS IS FULL!

Coal Forge

It doesn’t take much to make a decent coal forge if you know what you are doing. If you have some tools, a little know how and a nose for scrounging stuff you can make one for almost nothing. Sadly, most people just getting into blacksmithing often lack at least one of those. This workshop will provide students access to experienced smiths for guidance and the required tools for forge making. The main goal is for all participants to leave with a functioning coal forge so for the sake of time students might not get to do all their own work on the forge (i.e. weld, cutting, etc) but participants will get a chance to learn and do plenty. There are no skill prerequisites for this class but as with all Guild classes 1) It is open to all but Guild members take priority over non-Guild people and 2) minors (people under 18) are required to have a parent present with them during the class. So, if you are new to smithing and forge-less sign up and come on out. We’ll have a good time, make some forges and learn from each other.
Safety Equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron, cotton clothing, pants, leather shoes.
Special Instructions: A list of parts to scrounge for will be sent to the people who sign up for the class. Whether you score a lot of stuffs or come up dry won’t prevent you from taking this workshop.
Lunch Arrangements: I’ll have some burgers and brats to throw on the grill. If you have special dietary needs or are a picky eater you might want to bring your own food. There really isn’t anything close by to grab lunch at.
THIS CLASS IS FULL AS OF FEB. 28!!
Martin Pansch
8750 Yale Avenue
Young America, MN 55397
Acceptance priority is determined by postmark.