Chalk Tongs Class

Instructor: Dave Gavin
Class size: maximum 8, minimum 4
Class Manager: Jesse Gavin, jagavin6273@hotmail.com

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. The tongs in the photo are ~ 6” – 7” long

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Light hammers, files, gas forges & gas. We will have 2, but if you’d like to bring one please do.
Safety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Lunch arrangements: Local food or bring your own.

To register:
To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website,  https://www.metalsmith.org/education
Or to mail in a check, contact the class manager listed above for additional information and to reserve your place.
Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or postage date, and each person will be noti-fied individually.