Registration Deadline: Jul 31, 2024
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Blacksmithing 101 programs at The Forge at Art Center West serve as introductions to forging arts and are focused on project-based learning, including ornamental and functional iron works such as hooks, forks, leaves and fire pokers.
Your program will be an instructional journey through tools and equipment, material selection, body mechanics, design considerations, forging techniques, basic heat-treating principles and finishing methods. You will experience a very active class with an emphasis on hands-on learning with a hammer, heat and iron. Safe work habits will be emphasized and instruction will include projects that encompass basic blacksmithing techniques, including: bending, tapering, twisting, slitting, drifting, ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
No prerequisites or experience necessary. Ages: 16+.
Fee: $190 residents / $285 non-residents
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Aug 7, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)
- Aug 14, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)
- Aug 21, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)
- Aug 28, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)