Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you will learn new techniques and processes while creating hands-on projects in the medium of your choosing. Projects vary and may utilize different materials and techniques […]
This is a project-based workshop centered on the ABANA National Blacksmith Curriculum, focusing on the NC L-2 curriculum, up to but not including the L-2 grille. We will start with forge welding using the basket-handled poker project, which contains a cornucopia of welding techniques. Evening activities will concentrate on hand tooling and basic heat treatment. […]
Demystifying the forge and ferrous metals is fabulous! Focusing on working safely and effectively, we will complete a series of exercises to make you comfortable with the processes. Using a couple of mastered techniques, you will make a lot of objects, including bottle openers, spoons, and hooks. Afterward, you can move on to self-designed projects […]
Get Hooked on Forging! Instructor: Addison DeLisle No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $60-$110 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Forging a cusp hook teaches new blacksmiths many of the fundamental processes of blacksmithing: drawing a consistent taper, spreading, shouldering, bending, and cross section changes. In this workshop, you will […]
Come and learn how to swing a hammer at the anvil, work a coal forge, and forge hot steel – all in a fun, enthusiastic, and inclusive environment! Throughout this workshop, you will learn many of the basic processes in blacksmithing, like tapering, twisting, bending, and punching. Everyone will walk away with their own hand-forged […]
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 […]
AUG 5-9 | 5-DAY (MON-FRI) Forging a Medieval Seax (Knife) Instructor: Dr. Andrew Welton No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $115-$165 Materials and Studio Fees The "seax" is the iconic knife of the European Early Middle Ages. Participants will forge a seax that follows the proportions, geometry, and metallurgy of historical originals. We will […]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you will learn new techniques and processes while creating hands-on projects in the medium of your choosing. Projects vary and may utilize different materials and techniques […]
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, […]