Forge: Blacksmithing Demonstration

Metal Fabrication

Forge: Blacksmithing Hand-Forged Nails Demo

Blacksmith Yori Seeger will demonstrate techniques and discuss different blacksmithing topics, focusing on hand-forged nails.

BARN Member Fee

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Non-Member Fee

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Fri, 9/26/2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri, 9/26/2025

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Type:
Class, Family Friendly, No Prerequisite, Getting Started

Location:
Concrete Apron Outside the Welding Shop

Interests:
Forge

About

This monthly blacksmithing demonstration features Yori Seeger focusing on forging hand-forged nails.

Demonstrations of working at the forge are no-fee events hosted by the Metal Fabrication Studio on the concrete apron outside BARN’s welding shop.

Details

  • This is an open-air event, so please dress accordingly.
  • We’ll provide the safety glasses so you can safely observe the demo and participate in the discussion.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Yori Seeger

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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