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September 2019
6-inch Lancashire-style Hacksaw Class 2019
Instructors: Martin Pansch, Jim Ericksen, Tom Sanders Lancaster hacksaw Class size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 Class description: Whether you are looking for an addition to your period demonstration kit or just want to add some class to your 5-gallon bucket the Lancashire style hacksaw is just the dapper tool you have been looking for. In this class we will be making a 6-inch version of this classic style hacksaw (see photo) using mostly traditional techniques. We will be…
Find out more »2019 Pre-Conference Class-2 days is FULL!
Instructor: Valerie Ostenak, www.valerieostenak.com Simple Curling Ribbon Class size: minimum 8, maximum 15. During this two-day class, guest instructor Valerie Ostenak will share the finesse of using hammer and anvil to cold-forge a sculptural neckpiece, bracelet, and earrings from non-ferrous metal. Copper wire of different gauges will be provided. Students may opt to bring silver. As no forge work is needed and lighter hammers will be used, a wide range of skill levels can be accommodated, though basic beginner blacksmith…
Find out more »2019 Pre-Conference Class-Day 2 of 2 Days is FULL!
Instructor: Valerie Ostenak, www.valerieostenak.com Simple Curling Ribbon Class size: minimum 8, maximum 15. During this two-day class, guest instructor Valerie Ostenak will share the finesse of using hammer and anvil to cold-forge a sculptural neckpiece, bracelet, and earrings from non-ferrous metal. Copper wire of different gauges will be provided. Students may opt to bring silver. As no forge work is needed and lighter hammers will be used, a wide range of skill levels can be accommodated, though basic beginner blacksmith…
Find out more »October 2019
2019-Bronze Pour-Day 1 of 3 days
Day 1. Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Informational Session & Pattern Making Workshop Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Cost: $150 for all 3 days Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast, please reach out to Peter Bettenberg to discuss the…
Find out more »2019-Bronze Pour-Day 2 of 3 Days
Day 2-Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm: Mold Making (continued Sunday if necessary) Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast, please reach out to Peter Bettenberg to discuss the project before registration. NOTE: this is a…
Find out more »2019-Bronze Pour-Day 3 of 3 Days
Day 3-Saturday October 19, 10 am - Evening: Pattern Preparation & Pour Instructors: Hicks, Zadworny, Bettenberg Class size: 4 to 6 Cost for all 3 days: $150 Registration Due 9/22/19 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast, please reach out to Peter Bettenberg to discuss the project before registration. NOTE:…
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