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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife Class 2023-Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nchopping knife \nCost: $140 (covers metal\, coal\, handle material & some abrasives)\nMinimum of 4 students. Maximum of 8 students (More if there are parent/child participants) Minimum age 14-Must be accompanied by an adult.\nLunch: local restaurants or bring your own\nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse and pandemics send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nInstructor will be Paul Widenhoefer\, longtime member of the Guild and the American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd.\nTo register\, please send your contact info including email address and phone # where you can be contacted and a check for $140 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nQuestions? Contact:\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home) (612) 408-5007 (cell) \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-class-2023-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Zombie killer/chopping knife class 2023-day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nChopping knife \nCost: $140 (covers metal\, coal\, handle material & some abrasives)\nMinimum of 4 students. Maximum of 8 students (More if there are parent/child participants) Minimum age 14-Must be accompanied by an adult.\nLunch: local restaurants or bring your own\nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse and pandemics send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nInstructor will be Paul Widenhoefer\, longtime member of the Guild and the American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd.\nTo register\, please send your contact info including email address and phone # where you can be contacted and a check for $140 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nQuestions? Contact:\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home) (612) 408-5007 (cell) \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-class-2023-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2023-Class 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes March 11\, 18\, 25 in Ramsey MN.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nCost:\nCovers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook.\n$180 for members\, $190 non members for the three classes.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.\nDates and Location:\nThe 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.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.\nTools:\nTools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1 to 2 pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths with contact info and email address to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2023-class-1-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2023-Class 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes March 11\, 18\, 25 in Ramsey MN.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nCost:\nCovers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook.\n$180 for members\, $190 non members for the three classes.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.\nDates and Location:\nThe 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.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.\nTools:\nTools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1 to 2 pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths with contact info and email address to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2023-class-2-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2023-Class 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes March 11\, 18\, 25 in Ramsey MN.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nCost:\nCovers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook.\n$180 for members\, $190 non members for the three classes.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.\nDates and Location:\nThe 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.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.\nTools:\nTools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1 to 2 pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths with contact info and email address to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2023-class-3-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brass & Copper Decorative Techniques 2023
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sara Gries \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 6\nLocation: Guilded Salvage Antiques\, 4430 Lyndale Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN 55412\nDescription: Sara Gries will share what she’s learned from years of exploring/experimenting with brass and copper\, specifically for this class the decorative potential of various processes: etching\, creating patina (coloring) by means of chemical or heat reaction (“flame colouring”)\, plating and removal/abrasion. In addition\, she will share tips for design (how to transfer your idea to the metal\, how to make curves and fine areas appear visually smooth and balanced) and will demonstrate the practical application of cutting\, piercing\, and contouring techniques.\nThis is not a project class\, but you’ll have several “samplers” to take home as you\, too\, explore the potential to apply these techniques to your jewelry\, knife-making\, tinwork\, or copper smithing. There are no pre-requisite of skills for this class. Just bring your curiosity and safety glasses. We’d like to limit it this first time to adults\, as chemicals and a micro-torch will be used for a few techniques.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: None\nSafety Equipment: Safety glasses\nLunch Arrangements: Please bring your own\nAcceptance will be based on the postmark date of the tuition check and membership status — Guild members have priority for registration—and will be confirmed by a letter.\nTo register for this class\, send a check for $70 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths\, along with your phone number and email address\, to:\nChristina Dodge christina.guildmbr@gmail.com\n17645 Baugh St NW\nRamsey\, MN 55303\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/brass-copper-decorative-techniques-2023/
LOCATION:Guilded Salvage Antiques\, 4430 Lyndale Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dodge":MAILTO:christina.guildmbr@gmail.com
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