Bladesmithing I: Introduction to Forged Blades

This is our introductory class to Primitive Bladesmithing where students learn the foundation of hand forging blades by making a simple but traditional carving knife.  No experience is necessary.

In this full day blacksmithing class, students will:

• Practice using a primitive, charcoal pit forge and blacksmithing tools
• Learn the basics of forging a wood carving knife with an integral handle
• Practice traditional stock removal techniques with files and simple abrasives
• Harden and temper simple, high carbon steel for durability and edge retention
• Sharpen and hone an efficient cutting edge without the use of jigs or angle guides
• Take home a completed knife ready to work

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

Class Date: Sunday, December 11th, (10:00am – 4:00pm) ,2016
Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca
Early Bird Registration (ends December 4th): …………….… $80
Standard Registration: ………………………………………………… $95
Shop & Materials Fee: ………………………………………………….. $20

*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 blade.

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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.