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Beginner Blacksmithing Class, 2-Day
March 2 @ 9:00 am - March 3 @ 5:00 pm
$200BS101 – Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)
Instructor – Jim Crusse
Assistant Instructor – Thomas Dresser
Overall Course Fee: $200
Description – BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. From forge and fire control to hammer control you will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, watering can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on both days.
Registration Options – You can call 410-386-3881, or email Karen Jones at ksjones@carrollcountymd.gov, or you can register in person at the Farm Museum (M – Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You must confirm space is available in the class with Karen before payment can be made. Full payment is made to the Carroll County Farm Museum by either cash, check or credit card and is required to confirm your registration and space in the class. All classes are limited to 8 students. There must be a minimum of 4 students registered to hold a class.
Required Essentials – You will need to bring safety glasses, lunch, and wear *non-synthetic clothing. Natural fiber long pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes (preferably leather) that can get dirty are required. All other tools and equipment are provided.
