Chalk Tongs Class

Chalk Tongs 1-day Class

  Saturday, Nov 1st 2025, 8am – 4:30pm

Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map below)
Instructor: Dave Gavin

Cost: Members $65, non-members $95

Class size: Maximum 8 (minimum 4)

Class Description: Are you tired of fumbling with that short piece of chalk? Then this is the class for you. We will be making chalk tongs. This class will require you to have some serious hammer control. One wrong hit and you will likely be starting over.  These tongs could also make a good Christmas tree ornament. If you’d like to look over the sample pair – they will be at the Fall Conference.

Class level:   Intermediate-Advanced

Note: This is an intermediate - advanced level class.

Class Champion: Jesse Gavin, 715-808-5891 or  jagavin6273@hotmail.com

Lunch arrangements: Local food or bring your own.

 

(Registration opens Aug 1)

To register:  For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.

For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.

****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

 

Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.

Contact Jesse for the mailing address.

Questions? Contact Jesse Gavin, 715-808-5891 or email jagavin6273@hotmail.com

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