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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Fundamentals With Mark Manley Hand-Forged Tongs: The Basics and More
DESCRIPTION:Learn one of the most essential skills in blacksmithing – making your own tongs. \nIn this hands-on class\, students will forge a functional pair of blacksmith tongs from start to finish. Tongs are a foundational tool in the shop\, and learning how to make them will deepen your understanding of forging techniques\, tool design\, and efficient workflow at the anvil. \nParticipants will come away with the skills and knowledge to design and forge tongs that will meet their own specific needs as a blacksmith.  \n  \nThis class will be 8 hours with a mixture of instructional time and forging time from 8 am to 5 pm with a 1 hour lunch break.  \n  \nClass will focus on core blacksmithing skills including:   \n\nDrawing out and tapering\nIsolating material\nPunching and drifting\nRiveting and fitting moving parts\nUnderstanding proportions and jaw geometry\n\nStudents will work with mild steel and be guided step-by-step through the process\, with plenty of individual instruction. By the end of the class\, each participant will leave with a completed pair of tongs and the confidence to make more on their own. \nSkill Level\nSuitable for smiths with some basic forging skills and knowledge\, as well as intermediate smiths looking to strengthen their forging skills.   \nWhat’s Included\n\nAll materials provided\nUse of shop tools and equipment\nFinished hand-forged tongs to take home\nHandouts with notes and dimensional drawings that you can reference long after the class is over.\n\n  \nWhat to Bring\n\nSturdy leather boots\nCotton or wool clothing (no synthetics)\nSafety glasses (available if needed)\nThe forging hammer that you are comfortable using.\n\nWhether you’re new to blacksmithing or looking to sharpen your fundamentals\, this class offers a solid\, practical foundation that carries over into every aspect of forging. \nMark has been a serious part time blacksmith for over 30 years. He has shared his knowledge of the craft\, demonstrating and teaching at Northwest Blacksmith Association conferences and demonstrating at CCAC Blacksmith Week events over the years. \nRegistration ends one week before the class date.  If you would like to sign up for this class after that day please contact us at ccacblacksmith@cascadiaart.org and we will try to accommodate you.
URL:https://cascadiaart.org/class/blacksmithing-fundamentals-with-mark-manley-hand-forged-tongs-the-basics-and-more-2/
LOCATION:South Summit Blacksmithing Shop\, Milepost 54\, Mt Hood Highway\, Government Camp\, OR\, 97028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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SUMMARY:Painting Workshop "Tsagaglalal-She Who Watches"
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Lisa Riversong (Wanapum/Yakama)\nLevel: All\, Beginner-friendly (maximum 8 students)\nDate: June 13\nTime: 12pm-3pmCost: $45 (includes materials\, instruction and light refreshments) \nLearn the Columbia River (N’chi wana) native story of Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) and the basics of\ntexture and design painting. This workshop will teach you the techniques to design a stunning wall art\npiece of the iconic petroglyph. Pre-stretched canvas offers a natural smooth canvas for painting\, plus it\nincludes a floater frame and all hardware. \nWhat You Will Learn & Create:\nCultural Significance: Native storytelling\, pictographs and petroglyphs of the Columbia River.\nArt Techniques: Basic faux stone texture painting techniques and native formline design.\nNo Experience Required: Perfect for beginners and experienced alike\nTake Home Masterpiece: You will leave with a custom 11×14 art piece ready to hang\nRelaxing Atmosphere: Enjoy a creative social afternoon with friends.
URL:https://cascadiaart.org/class/painting-workshop-tsagaglalal-she-who-watches-2/
LOCATION:Ravens Studio “upper cabin”\, 30700 Rd. 530\, Government Camp\, Oregon\, 97028
CATEGORIES:Painting
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