| Jan 7 - 8, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Ray Neubauer
Assisting:Caitlin Morris
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Completed |
| Feb 4 - 5, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Jim Maness
Assisting:Bob Nagle
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Completed |
| Mar 1 - 29, 2017 (Wed-Wed) |
Class:BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Caitlin Morris
Fee:$200
(March 1, 8,15, 22,and 29) Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 6-9:30PM each day.
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Completed |
| Mar 4 - 5, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Caitlin Morris
Assisting:TBD
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Completed |
| Mar 11 - 12, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Traditional Joinery
Instructor:Phil Heath
Assisting:Ray Neubauer
Fee:$250
Phil Heath is a fourth-generation English blacksmith with over 31 years of experience. He operated a family-owned blacksmithing business in the southwest of England for 20 years before settling in the United States. He is a member of the Blacksmiths Guild of the Potomac, serving as the president, and as shop master for the forge at Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington, Va. Come take advantage of this unique experience to learn from a master. Participants will be making a sample grill using several joinery techniques and incorporating a flower design. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Apr 1 - 2, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Intermediate Knife Making 2: Handles & Fittings
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Derrick Kemper
Fee:$250
In this class students will begin with a completed hidden-tang knife blank (provided as part of class materials) and will fit a finger guard and hidden tang handle to the blade. Students will learn tips and tricks for getting clean, tight-fitting guards and handles on a hidden tang knife and will leave with a completed and functional hidden tang knife.
Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Apr 8 - 9, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Beginner Knife Making
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Ed Clarke
Fee:$250
Prerequisite: BS101 or similar experience
In this class, students will get a 2 day introduction into the craft and construction of handmade knives. Students will learn the basics of blade forging, grinding, and heat treatment, as well as how to affix a full-tang style handle to their forged blades. At the end of the class will take home a complete knife ready for sharpening. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Apr 10 - 13, 2017 (Mon-Thu) |
Class:Super BS-101 Beginner
Instructor:Jim Maness
Assisting:Bob Nagle
Fee:$350
In this extended 4 day version of BS-101, students will learn blacksmithing safety, setting up of their own shop, evaluating equipment, an overview of forge welding, an overview of working with high carbon and tool steels, finishes and blacksmithing resources. Students will learn to make: Forge poker, drip cans, various types of hooks, forge & heat treat a scribe. Wed & Thurs will be open forge for students to try making items which fall within their skill level & time limits. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Jun 10 - 11, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Caitlin Morris
Assisting:TBD
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Completed |
| Jul 29 - 30, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-202 Intermediate Blacksmithing
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Jim Maness
Fee:$200
Prerequisite: BS101 or similiar experience
Learn hammer control, hardening and tempering, and rivet making. You will forge a pair of pick up tongs and all the tooling necessary to punch, drift, rivet, and assemble them. Projects will include a top rivet set, bottom rivet stake, center punch, scribe, round punch, and a punch plate or bolster. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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1 opening |
| Aug 5 - 6, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Jim Maness
Assisting:Bob Nagle
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Full |
| Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Intermediate Knife Making 1: Blades & Heat Treat
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Derrick Kemper
Fee:$250
Pre-requisite: Beginner's Knife class or some demonstrated
experience in basic knifemaking
In this class students will delve deeper into what makes a
functional and high quality knife blade. There will be in-depth coverage of topics such as blade forging, geometry, heat treatment, and finishing. Upon completion each student will leave with a completed hidden-tang style blade ready to have a handle and guard affixed.
Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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5 openings |
| Oct 4 - Nov 1, 2017 (Wed-Wed) |
Class:BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Jim Maness
Fee:$200
(October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1) Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 6-9:30PM each day.
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Full |
| Oct 7 - 8, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Tool & Jig Making
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Jim Maness
Fee:$200
Prerequisite: BS101 or similar experience
Learn to make basic tools and jigs for the blacksmith shop: Spring fuller, bending fork, scrolling wrench, vise-held bending jigs, tripod scale. Welding involved but not required. Wearing Long-sleeve cotton shirts encouraged. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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6 openings |
| Oct 28 - 29, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:TBD
Assisting:TBD
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Full |
| Nov 4 - 5, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Intermediate Knife Making 2: Handles & Fittings
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Derrick Kemper
Fee:$250
In this class students will begin with a completed hidden-tang knife blank (provided as part of class materials) and will fit a finger guard and hidden tang handle to the blade. Students will learn tips and tricks for getting clean, tight-fitting guards and handles on a hidden tang knife and will leave with a completed and functional hidden tang knife.
Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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6 openings |
| Nov 18 - 19, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:TBD
Assisting:TBD
Fee:$200
Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge decorative scrolls, hooks, and other student selected projects as time permits. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Full |
| Nov 25 - 26, 2017 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Beginner Knife Making
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Ed Clarke
Fee:$250
Prerequisite: BS101 or similar experience
In this class, students will get a 2 day introduction into the craft and construction of handmade knives. Students will learn the basics of blade forging, grinding, and heat treatment, as well as how to affix a full-tang style handle to their forged blades. At the end of the class will take home a complete knife ready for sharpening. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Full |
