MN School of Horseshoeing

Instructors: Derrick Phillips & others Class size: Max 8, min. 4 Class Description: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class have taken at least a few days long beginners class, and have several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal, as…

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…

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…

Instructors:  Dave Gavin & Jesse Gavin Class size: Max 8, Min 4 Class Description: This class will have you making tongs that will hold onto ¼” X 1” flat bar stock. This class is for beginners that have gone through and have had some additional practice beyond the basics class. You will finish drawing out…

Instructors: Bob Brown, Wayne Olson, Jesse Gavin, Dave Gavin, Herb Fick, George Auel Class size: Max 8, min 6 Class Description: The tools made will be punches with a wire handle and chisels with a wire handle. We will offer the option to use treadle hammers supplied by the teaching staff. (Find out if you…