Blacksmithing Class
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
August 17, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location
Donovan Mill in Silver City, 900 Main St.
Fees/Admission
$100 includes all tools and materials. Students must be members of California Blacksmith Association, $65/yr. Great resource!
Contact Information
Elaine Bergstrom, bergstrom.elaine@gmail.com
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Description
Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose. Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is an introductory class on how to build, light and maintain a coal forge fire with a hand cranked blower, proper hammering techniques, drawing, pointing, twisting, punching and how to work hot steel over a coal forge. The class will be at the Donovan Mill in Silver City, 900 Main St. Students will take home the basic knowledge of forging and their own handmade forged decorative article. Contact Elaine Bergstrom for application email: bergstrom.elaine@gmail.com
