Introduction to Primitive Blacksmithing

Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the simple and effective methods of our ancient ancestors.

This is a full day workshop focusing on introducing the ancient art of blacksmithing, the old way.  Students will work on a small project and practice operating a charcoal pit forge while shaping hot metal into items of both aesthetic form and practical function.

Throughout this course, students will:

• Learn how to build and operate an efficient charcoal pit forge
• Ergonomic metalsmithing mechanics
• Fundamental blacksmithing techniques including: tapers, scrolls, twists, drawing, hot cutting and more
• Hand craft a utilitarian steel project using only simple tools
• Explore the methods of ancient metalsmiths

Children 13 and under may share a project with a paying adult at a reduced price.

Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca
Early Bird Registration: …………….………………………………. $80
Standard Registration: ……………………………………………… $95
Shop & Materials Fee: ……………………..………………..………. $20

Class Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016 (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Early Bird pricing ends: 9pm, October 22nd

*Additional details, including directions and what to bring, will be provided after sign up below.
**Children 13 and under may attend at a reduced price with a registered adult to share a project.

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Cancellation and Refund Policies

A great deal of staff time and expense is invested into the preparation and organization of individual classes. It is difficult and oftentimes impossible to recover costs and/or find a student to replace a cancelled registrant and so our cancellation and refund policies reflect this. Full refunds, minus $15 administrative fee for single day classes and a $30 admin fee for multi-day classes, are given to registrants who cancel with at least 7 days notice of the event. Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event forfeit a refund.