Blacksmithing 101 Forge a hook

Blacksmithing 101 Forge a hook

Blacksmithing was a long-lost art that is making a revival. It is a deeply satisfying skill and unique experience. We encourage you to give it a try. No previous experience necessary.

Itinerary

Through instruction and hands-on practice you will be learning the basics tenants of blacksmithing including how to properly control a hammer, a set of tongs and heat. While learning how to forge a hook you will learn how to employ the 4 pillars of smithing; twists, scrolls/counterscrolls, tapers, and drawing. You will leave equipped with an incredibly satisfying and rare skill, a useful metal object to display in your home, and the knowledge that you can reshape metal as our ancestors did.

Duration: 3 hour class

What to wear: Closed-toe shoes (boots are preferable), long pants. All other equipment is provided