by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I and introduces new skills, such as punching and riveting. Students will make a center punch, a pot trivet, and a set of tongs. Students will also be able to work on personal projects with the experienced...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
This fast-paced two-day introduction moves students through the fundamentals of blacksmithing: basic hammering and forging techniques, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels will be explored. Safety, tools, techniques, materials,...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Always wanted to try your hand at the forge? Cover the basics of forging and layout as you make a plant bracket for your home. Practice everything from fire maintenance to hand hammer techniques and time at the anvil. No previous experience required; all levels...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Empower and build your confidence working in a blacksmithing shop while learning various metalsmithing techniques. Plan and create a small project during class which will incorporate steel and bronze. Expect instruction in coal forge maintenance, tool use, forge...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Come examine traditional joinery and take it a few steps further. Learn from techniques of the past and develop unique ways of joining metal using basic forging and making the point of connection an essential design element. You will have the opportunity to make the...
