Metal Fabrication
Forge: Blacksmithing a Carving Hatchet
Learn how to make what will be your most valuable carving tool — a carving hatchet.
BARN Member Fee$600.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Non-Member Fee$734.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 1/3/2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat, 1/10/2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat, 1/17/2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat, 1/24/2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, 1/3/2026 - Sat, 1/24/2026
About
This carving hatchet is one of instructor Yori Seeger's favorite tools to make. While the process is simple, it is not an easy project. Yori himself made several bad hatchets while perfecting the process. If you stick with it and follow Yori’s instructions, you’ll not only make a good hatchet, your hatchet will become your favorite carving tool.
You'll learn how to forge weld, and forge large volumes of steel while keeping good grain structure. You’ll learn to use fullers, punches, and other hand tools to shape the hatchet heads. You'll hear an in-depth lecture on heat treatment and how to develop proper tool steel. You’ll also be guided through the process of making a handle that fits your hands like it's made for them.The class spans four consecutive Saturdays in four six-hour sessions.
Materials
A $65 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the materials you'll need.
Class Policies
- Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics).
- Wear shoes or boots with closed toes and heels. Sandals are not permitted.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Yori Seeger
Blacksmithing
Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.
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