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Beginner Blacksmithing I – Decorative Hooks June 11, 2022

June 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

$220.
Blacksmithing

Beginner Blacksmithing I – Decorative Hooks 

June 11, 2022 – 10am-3pm 

Learn some blacksmithing fundamentals from Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged In Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on course. Safety, body mechanics, tools, and the working properties of hot steel will be addressed, as well as various techniques, such as: tapering, scrolling, twisting, bending, drilling, punching, hot cutting, flat peening, upsetting and shouldering.  Students will start out practicing the basics with the forging of a few decorative hooks for the first half of the class.  After lunch, folks are welcome to practice making hooks or create something of their choosing with their new found skill-set, such as (but not limited to) a fire poker, meat turner, bottle opener, letter opener, necklace pendant, or an experimental piece. 45 minute lunch break.

Note about safety – Wear cotton pants and shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).  Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.  Safety glasses and ear plugs are available, or bring your own.  Bringing your own leather gloves is a good idea.  Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

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Details

Date:
June 11, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
$220.
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-blacksmithing-i-tickets-305167011747

Organizer

Cascadia Center For Arts & Crafts
Email
info@cascadiaart.org

Venue

Road 530 Government Camp, OR 97028
Road 530
Govenrment Camp, OR 97028 United States
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