Instructor: Gordon Barr Class Description: How to manage the fire, forge with and without flux, preparing scarfs on the ends to be welded. Depending on time available, possible projects include a flux spoon, tripod, chain links, jump weld, leaves and tendrils, basket twist, attaching a hard steel edge to tools. Basic forging skills needed Tools…

Instructor: Sara Gries Techniques with patina Class 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 chemical or heat reaction (“flame colouring”), plating and removal/abrasion. In addition, she will share…

Instructor: Larry Nevin Class Description: Come and make a custom piece of jewelry for your favorite person or better yet, for yourself. This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginner metal smiths and a good challenge for the advanced metal smith. Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Students…

Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak, 612-226-8608, rebelhornbrook@gmail.com Class size: Maximum students: 10; Minimum students: 6 - Must be 18 years of age. S-Hooks This is the day to try blacksmithing. We have designed this for the complete novice. Hammer in hand, iron heated in the coal forge, anvil at the ready, you’ll be making one or more…