Handled Struck Tools Class 2021
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesHandled 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…
TGoM December Membership Meeting 2021
CSPS Hall 383 Michigan St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesTGoM’s 2021 holiday gathering is set for Sunday, December 5 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul, MN Join Guild of Metalsmiths families for our annual holiday gathering at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul (address 385 Michigan St, at the corner of West 7th and Western). The hall will open at noon. We usually…
Trivet Class 2022
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesScroll-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…
Bolt Jaw Tongs Class 2022
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesInstructors: 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…
TGoM Membership Meeting Feb 9 2022 cancelled!
We (the program committee) have attempted to set up a meeting at several locations but were told not at this time, so we have decided to cancel the February meeting. Most of the locations expressed concerns over the covid spike right now and issues related to it. We expect the April meeting will happen and…
Brass & Copper Decorative Techniques 2022
Guilded Salvage Antiques 4430 Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesInstructor: 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…