blacksmith

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The main project for this class will be making a simple blacksmith’s lock. This is not a complicated lock with wards and all, but a simple screw locking mechanism. Very traditional, though there is room to be as creative as you wish. This will involve some fairly simple blacksmithing, hacksaw work, drilling and tapping. Nothing too precise. If you’re willing to swing a hammer and use a saw, you can do this project.

Kicking off Blacksmith Week 2025 this class will teach the basics of Blacksmithing with a Level I (part 1) class with Mark Aspery.

Kicking off Blacksmith Week 2025 this Level I (part 2) class will create a gorgeous Gate Latch with renowned blacksmith Mark Aspery.

In this class we will be exploring the rudimentary hammer techniques used, step by step, to forge a knife blade to shape from scrap steels with very little use of a grinder. This class is centered around the clever techniques of ancient smiths melded with the minimal help of modern tools. Research the "Neo-Tribal Bladesmithing" movement and "Tai Goo" for more info on this philosophy and methodology.