| Jan 6 - 7, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Ray Neubauer
Assisting:Jim Maness
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 |
| Jan 13 - 14, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Forging a Rose and Flowers
Instructor:Jacob Selmer
Assisting:Ted McNett
Fee:$200
This class will focus on forming flowers. Students will create different flowers in time for Valentine's Day. This will include the sheet metal rose, rolled rose, and others. Stems and leaves will be forged from bar stock. We will explore textures, tooling, and techniques. All materials are provided. Students should have basic metalworking knowledge, but there are no prerequisite courses. Class time 9am-5pm each day.
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Completed |
| Feb 3 - 4, 2018 (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 |
| Feb 24 - 25, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Forge your own hammer
Instructor:Ted McNett
Assisting:Jacob Selmer
Fee:$200
Forge a 2 lb hammer out of 1045 steel as well as the punch/drift to form the eye. Hardening and tempering will be covered and handles will be provided.
Prerequisite: BS101 or similar experience.
Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Mar 3 - 4, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Ray Neubauer
Assisting:Jim Maness
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 7 - Apr 4, 2018 (Wed-Wed) |
Class:BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Will Acevedo
Fee:$200
(March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4) 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 24 - 25, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Wrapped eye tomahawk
Instructor:Ted McNett
Assisting:Ken Strosnider
Fee:$200
Forge a wrapped eye tomahawk using mild steel and a welded high carbon bit for the cutting edge.
Prerequisite: BS101 or similar experience. Prior forge welding success is highly recommended.
Class time 9AM-5PM each day.
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Completed |
| Apr 7 - 8, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Ted McNett
Assisting:Bob Baugher
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 |
| Apr 9 - 12, 2018 (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 |
| Apr 21 - 22, 2018 (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 |
| Jun 9 - 10, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Jacob Selmer
Assisting:Will Acevedo
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 14 - 15, 2018 (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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Completed |
| Aug 4 - 5, 2018 (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 |
| Oct 3 - 31, 2018 (Wed-Wed) |
Class:BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Jim Maness
Fee:$200
(October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31) 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 6 - 7, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Bob Hungerman
Assisting:Jim Maness
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 |
| Oct 27 - 28, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Intermediate Knife Making I: Blades & Heat Treat
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Derick 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 |
| Nov 3 - 4, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:Intermediate Knife Making II: Handles & Fittings
Instructor:Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum
Assisting:Derick 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 24 - 25, 2018 (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 |
| Dec 1 - 2, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Ted McNett
Assisting:Ray Neubauer
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 |
| Dec 8 - 9, 2018 (Sat-Sun) |
Class:BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Instructor:Jim Maness
Assisting:Will Acevedo
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 |
