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Beginning Blacksmithing Class-Fall 2023, Class 1 of 3
October 7, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration for this class is closed.
The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts.
This 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety, Tools, Fire Control, Forging Dynamics, Tapers (ribbon, fishtail, point), Twisting, Riveting, Shouldering, Upset, Cutting, Splitting, Punching, Heat Treat, Scrolling, Bending, Forge weld.
Cost: (covers everything you need: the facility, coal, metal tools and workbook)
$180 for members, $190 non members
Minors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.
Location:
The classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW, Ramsey MN 55303, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College.