Reports to: Manager of Conservation Department: Park Infrastructure Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Full-time, Hourly Schedule: June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 / 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, M-F The Position: The Conservancy is offering six full-time summer monuments internship positions in outdoor sculpture and architectural conservation. Under the supervision of the Manager of Conservation, interns will be trained in the examination, […]
Worcester Eisenbrandt a specialist commercial historic restoration construction is seeking an experienced Metal Cleaner with experience in historic restoration. The ideal candidate will have had a work history of cleaning and restoring metal surfaces back to their original state. This restoration role will have the knowledge in cleaning methods and techniques on various metal surfaces. […]
Traditional Process–Contemporary Design Instructor: Douglas E. Wilson No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $125-$175 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Join this workshop to learn and practice age-old forging processes and joinery techniques such as drawing out, upsetting, bending, twisting, plus forge welding, hot collars, and riveting. We will also […]
Instructor: Jared Ondovchik No Experience-Beginner $375 Member | $405 Non-Member $55-$105 Materials and Studio Fees This workshop will cover basic bladesmithing techniques to produce a small “neck knife”. Participants will hand forge a small blade from high carbon steel. They will learn how to properly heat treat, grind, and attach a simple handle to that […]
Hammer, Draw, Twist & Scroll Instructor: Glenn Horr No Experience-Beginner $490 Member | $520 Non-Member $50-$100 Materials and Studio Fees Learn the basics or enhance your skills in the fascinating craft of hand-forged metalwork! You will learn about using a coal forge, hand forging skills, and techniques such as forging a tapering (drawing out), twisting, […]
Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time to build on your skills, test out new ideas, or put those final touches on a previously made piece. Anvils, forges and necessary tooling will be provided, and Rivers of Steel staff will […]
Bladesmithing Bootcamp: “Hunting Knife” Dual Instructors: Dereck Glaser and Ted King Class runs: May 5-9 Tuition: $650.00 Material fee: $60.00 Skill Level: Beginner and up A journey into the world of the Blacksmith and Bladesmith. Bladesmith's always seem to want more practice at forging. This intense five day class will focus on the forging skills […]
Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat treat their own Viking Style Bearded Axe, first forging the tools needed in order to forge that axe. The class will start with the forging of a mandrel to form the axe eye, and a pair of knee tongs that will aid in holding […]
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm This three-day workshop features extended shop time on day one and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to forge a blacksmithing knife with scroll handle from a single piece of steel. These sessions are […]
Class runs: July 22-25 Tuition: $550 Material Fee: $50 Skill Level: Seasoned beginner and up or previous NESM beginners course This course is designed for someone who has completed a beginner level course and ready to continue in the blacksmith's craft. The course will be structured around several sound fundamentals of practicing the blacksmith's craft; […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm This class is an introduction to the basic methods and hand tools used to form sheet copper into decorative and functional objects. Participants will learn the methods used to create a unique copper tray, dish or bowl to take home at the end of the class. Topics covered will […]
Class runs: August 5-8 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up The goal of this class is familiarize the student with the tools and techniques that are employed by the blacksmith. We will start with a tour of the shop and discuss the tools and their uses, including coal and gas […]
This is a beginners class for those who are interested in learning the basic skills to manipulate copper. Students begin by learning to deburr, clean and anneal copper. Basic hammer control introduces texturing. Design layout and chasing will add another skill level by introducing chisels and their unlimited uses. Students will also learn the technique […]
Class runs: December 17-19 Tuition: $450 Material fee: $40 Skill level: Beginner and up Treat yourself to this shortened Holiday variation! The goal of this abbreviated beginners course is to enlighten the student with the tools and techniques that are employed by the blacksmith. We will start with a tour of the shop and discuss […]