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April 2012
Forging a Beaver Trap-Part II-class cancelled!
This is a two-part workshop. Part One is Saturday, March 31. Part Two is Saturday, April 28. Maximum class size is 8. Minimum class size is 6. Instructors: Tom Sanders and Martin Pansch Class description: The double spring beaver trap was one of the staples of the fur trade. While the traps themselves are not as popular nowadays, they are still an excellent exercise in a number of blacksmith skills. Students will be expected to be able to slit, split,…
Find out more »May 2012
Intro to Bladesmithing – Part II – Widenhoefer
Bladesmithing, Part 2 Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer This is a class aimed at someone who is interested in making a knife but hasn't had much experience yet. People signing up for this class should have completed the basic bladksmithing classes put on by the Guild, or the erquivalent (please check with the instructor) Please bring safety gear, including hearing protection, eye protection, cotton clothing, and respirator for grinding. Forging equipment you should also bring includes your favorite hammer, tongs, and wire…
Find out more »Oxy Fuel Welding Workshop
Oxy Fuel Welding Workshop May 5 and May 6 Instructors: Myron Hanson and Bill Krawzewski This course covers oxy fuel welding with an introduction to cutting and straightening. You should bring normal gear and safety equipment, and each student will be contacted on what else to bring. The class runs two days and is limited to 8 participants. To reserve a spot, send a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths for $90 to: Jim Moenck 661 Dorland Road…
Find out more »Hammer Making Workshop
Hammer-Making Workshop Instructor: Dick Carlson Class Size: 10 Students should bring their favorite hammer. Safety glasses and ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment should include gloves, leather apron (optional), cotton clothing, leather shoes. Register for this class by sending a check for $45 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to: Dick Carlson 19700 Red Wing Blvd Hastings MN 55033
Find out more »2012 Poor Man’s (or Woman’s) Anvil Workshop
Instructor: Martin Pansch It doesn’t take much to get started in blacksmithing. A bit of fire, a hammer. and an anvil. New smiths often get hung up on getting a "real" anvil, but for centuries master works were made on anvils that were little more than a lump of steel. In this workshop participants will cut and grind some salvaged steel pieces into a small, serviceable anvil. Everyone should leave with something suitable to start pounding hot steel on. If…
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