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April 2015
Quarter Makume April 2015
Flat blank progressing to bowl. Materials will be provided Tools needed: Gas forge, vise, anvil, grinder and sanding discs, tongs – pick up, and for thin stock (less than 1/8’), hammer. If you don’t have all of these tools, contact Dave or Jesse. Students will start off making a flat blank, progressing to a bowl. Time permitting; students will make a second blank to make a bracelet Safety Equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »May 2015
Hammer Making Class May 2015-CLASS IS FULL!
Instructors: Martin Pansch, Derrick Phillips, Steven Olivo, Rob Murray, Jim Moenck, Bob Brown What to bring: Students should bring their own favorite hammer. Safety glasses and ear protection are mandatory. Other safety equipment should include; gloves, leather apron (optional), cotton clothing, leather shoes above the ankle. Bring your own lunch, or eat at one of the local eating establishments. Register for this class by sending your contact info and a check for $50 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths…
Find out more »Bronze Casting, Pattern, & Mold Making Class 2015
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Pattern Making Workshop. Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm: Mold Making. Saturday June 6. 3:00 pm - Evening: The Pour. Instructors: Hicks, Bettenberg, Brockman, Halvorson We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed clay pattern is recommended. However, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast, let us know. Saturday May 16 we’ll…
Find out more »Bronze Mold Making 2015
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Pattern Making Workshop. Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm: Mold Making. Saturday June 6. 3:00 pm - Evening: The Pour. Instructors: Hicks, Bettenberg, Brockman, Halvorson We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed clay pattern is recommended. However, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast, let us know. Saturday May 16 we’ll…
Find out more »American Style Hatchet Class 2015
American Hatchet In this class students will be learning to make an American style hatchet. This style is more efficient in use than the European style that preceded it and is one of the first occurrences of American technological innovation. We will be working in teams and striking for each other, 2 people per forge and anvil. Tom Sanders will be teaching this class. He has been making axes and teaching people how to strike for more years than he…
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