
Intro to Forge Welding 2025
March 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$80Instructor: Gordon Barr
Class Description: How to manage the fire, forge with and without flux, preparing scarfs on the ends to be welded. Depending on time available, possible projects include a flux spoon, tripod, chain links, jump weld, leaves and tendrils, basket twist, attaching a hard steel edge to tools. Basic forging skills needed
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer and tongs for 3/8 round if you have them.
Safety Equipment: Bring safety glasses and appropriate clothing the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Lunch Arrangements: Bring a lunch and water or dine at local fast food places
Class Manager: (Person to whom questions should be asked) Gordon Barr, agbarr@metalsmith.org
To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website, https://www.metalsmith.org/education
Or to mail in a check, contact Gordon Barr agbarr@metalsmith.org to reserve a spot or for additional information.
Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or postage date, and each person will be notified individually.