Start Smithing! The Ancient DIY Craft.
Not sure what BLACKSMITHING IS OR IF YOU’re really interested? This
CLASS IS FOR YOU! Come watch a demonstration and then give it a try in
the forge with the help of Aram Nigoghosian, Scott Higgins, Amanda
Kazarian, Dave McCullough, Keith Barletta or one of our other intrepid
instructors.
The pre-industrial art of BLACKSMITHING HAS EXISTED SINCE THE ANCIENT
TIMES - copper making at high temperature dates as far back as 5,000
BCE!
Projects are simple and will give you a taste of what hot forging is
about. In this 4 hour CLASS YOU'LL GET AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR FORGE
AND TOOLS, learn how to work safely, and learn the fundamental
techniques of BLACKSMITHING. And you'll come home with a useful item
that you forged on your own!
Come discover BLACKSMITHING FOR YOURSELF!
SAFETY NOTES:
Metal working involves a certain amount of inherent risk. Many of the
tools and techniques used at Adam’s Forge are capable of causing
injury. Tools can burn, cut and abrade. These are merely examples and
not a complete list of dangers. If we are all aware and use safe
practices we can minimize those dangers, hence the need for a safety
policy. Each smith is responsible for their own safety as well as the
safety of others nearby. Participants must have instructor clearance
before they use any tool.
HYDRATION: If you’re not sweating you’re probably not doing it
right. Please bring something non-alcoholic to drink. Water works
perfectly!
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COTTON, WOOL, or LEATHER): Nonflammable material
is REQUIRED at all times. Tee shirts and jeans are perfect.
FOOTWEAR (LEATHER, COTTON): Nonflammable and with the toes covered to
protect the feet from the constant production of hot and sharp metal
fragments which rain down on the feet constantly is REQUIRED at all
times. A steel toe is optional and provides protection against a
dropped hammer or work piece. Boots, with the pants outside the boot
top will prevent the hot and sharp metal fragments from getting in and
burning your feet.
All other tools and gear are provided without extra charge!
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