Blacksmithing introduction

In this beginner class you will

learn tapering with basic tools, and simple techniques of drawing out, forging square to round and vice-versa, points, bends and twists. Students will make a few hooks, handles or fire poker.

What to Wear:

Suitable clothing: hard leather shoes, cotton, canvas pants and shirt.

(Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt)

There will be hot metal flakes, sparks and brushes against hot metal.