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The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. This 3…

The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. This 3…

Handled Struck Tools Instructors: Jesse and Dave Gavin, with support by Olson, Fick, and others Class size: 8 max, 6 min. Class description: Prepare your own working tools with an introduction to the preparation and heat treatment of a popular tool steel. The tools made will be punches with a wire handle and chisels with…

Scroll-leg Trivet Instructors: Derrick Phillips, (651) 230-2363, DerrickPhillipsA3o3@gmail.com David Skaurud, (218) 849-4630, skaurud.gom@gmail.com Class size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 Class Description: This is a one-day class to practice basic blacksmith skills and introduce tenon joinery. The project will be to forge 3 identical pieces, including slotting & drifting holes, and forging & sizing…

Instructors: Dave Gavin, with Jesse Gavin assisting Bolt Jaw Tongs Class size: Minimum 4,  maximum 8 Lunch: BYOL or local fast food Class Description – The tongs class is going to highlight the 3/4" bolt jaw tongs, but as the student signs up for the class, we’d like them to tell us what size bolt…

Instructor: Sara Gries Class size: Maximum students: 10 Minimum students: 5 Location: Guilded Salvage Antiques, 4430 Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Description: Sara Gries will share what she’s learned from years of exploring/experimenting with brass and copper, specifically for this class the decorative potential of various processes: etching, creating patina (coloring) by means of…