Registration is now open for the 2019 three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes October 5, 12, 19 in Ramsey (MN School of Horseshoeing) 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…

Day 1. Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Informational Session & Pattern Making Workshop Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Cost: $150 for all 3 days Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay…

Day 2-Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm: Mold Making (continued Sunday if necessary) Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However, if…

Day 3-Saturday October 19, 10 am - Evening: Pattern Preparation & Pour Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Cost for all 3 days: $150 Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see…

Box Tongs Instructors: Larry Wasmund and others Class size: Maximum students: 7 Minimum students: 4 This class will teach those in attendance how to make a box style tongs. A box type tong gives you the most control in holding rectangular stock. We will be starting with ½ x 5/8 stock and making a tongs…