Metal Fabrication
Forge: Fundamental Blacksmithing Skills
Learn basic blacksmithing skills making a twisted wall hook or other smithing project, and leave with something useful!
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Wed, 3/26/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wed, 3/26/2025
Closed
About
This three-hour, introductory blacksmithing class will introduce you to skills and techniques that will become a base of knowledge as you pursue blacksmithing. You'll learn to make a handy and decorative wall-mounted hook or something similar using hammers, tongs, anvil, punches, and the forge while learning to draw, twist, bend, flatten, and pierce a piece of mild steel. Handling hot metal with tongs, hammering technique and control will be central to this experience.
Details
- Your instructor will do his best to help you finish your project in the time allotted.
- This class is in an open-air workshop, so dress accordingly.
- Cold temperatures or wet, windy weather may cause this class to be postponed or canceled.
Materials
A $10 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.
Class Policies
- Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
- Wear closed-toe shoes or boots. 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. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- 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
Jim DeRoy
Blacksmithing
Jim has been forging custom horseshoes as a professional farrier for more than 35 years, as well as creating architectural iron work, sculpture, and furniture for himself and clients.
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