Class Name
Intro Blacksmithing: Leaf Key Chain
Duration
2.5 hours
Cost
$65 ($55 for members)
Class Size 4
Ages 14+
Description
Following explanation and demonstration by the instructor, students will be guided to use the forge, tongs, hammer, and anvil to blacksmith their own Leaf Key Chain to take home and use.
The basic skills taught during this workshop include ‘taper and draw out’, ‘square – octagon round’, ‘twist and loop’, and ‘bar’, plus many more. Although this is a beginner class, be prepared to deliver some heavy hammer blows on hot steel.
For class safety, participants are asked to wear short sleeves, no jewelry, and long hair must be secured behind the head using a ponytail holder.
