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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class Winter 2024\, Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing 3-day Class January 2024\nRegistration is now open for this series of 3 classes. \nDates: The classes are held on the following Saturdays of January 6\, 13\, 20\, 2024 \nLocation: Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, Ramsey MN 55303\, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College (see map below). \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nClass Description: 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.\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. \nThe 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. \nClass Size: 8 \nCost: $190 for NON members\, $180 for Guild members (covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nClass Champion: George Auel at George.Auel@gmail.com \nWhat you need to bring: Eye\, 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: Tools 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: Classes 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. \nLunch: 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:\nGeorge Auel\n1865 Wellesley Ave\nSt. Paul\, MN 55105\nGeorge.Auel@gmail.com \n($180 for members\, $190 non-members) \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the transaction date\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-winter-2024-day-1-of-3/
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 Winter 2024\, Class 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing 3-day Class January 2024\nRegistration is now open for this series of 3 classes. \nDates: The classes are held on the following Saturdays of January 6\, 13\, 20\, 2024 \nLocation: Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, Ramsey MN 55303\, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College (see map below). \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nClass Description: 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.\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. \nThe 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. \nClass Size: 8 \nCost: $190 for NON members\, $180 for Guild members (covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nClass Champion: George Auel at George.Auel@gmail.com \nWhat you need to bring: Eye\, 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: Tools 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: Classes 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. \nLunch: 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:\nGeorge Auel\n1865 Wellesley Ave\nSt. Paul\, MN 55105\nGeorge.Auel@gmail.com \n($180 for members\, $190 non-members) \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the transaction date\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-winter-2024-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 Classes Winter 2024\, Class 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing 3-day Class January 2024\nRegistration is now open for this series of 3 classes. \nDates: The classes are held on the following Saturdays of January 6\, 13\, 20\, 2024 \nLocation: Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, Ramsey MN 55303\, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College (see map below). \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nClass Description: 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.\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. \nThe 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. \nClass Size: 8 \nCost: $190 for NON members\, $180 for Guild members (covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nClass Champion: George Auel at George.Auel@gmail.com \nWhat you need to bring: Eye\, 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: Tools 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: Classes 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. \nLunch: 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:\nGeorge Auel\n1865 Wellesley Ave\nSt. Paul\, MN 55105\nGeorge.Auel@gmail.com \n($180 for members\, $190 non-members) \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the transaction date\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-classes-winter-2024-class-3-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leaf Tongs Class 2024
DESCRIPTION:Location:           MN School of Horseshoeing\nInstructor:s       Dave Gavin 715-821-9950 and Jesse Gavin 715-808-5891\nClass Size:         Maximum students: 8             Minimum students: 4\nClass manager:  Jesse Gavin\, jagavin6273@hotmail.com \nDescription:        This class will have you making tongs that will hold on to leaves and other thin and curved shapes without marking the surface or flattening out the veins. This class is for beginners that have gone through and have had some additional practice beyond the basics class. You will be drawing out the reins and forging the boss to shape and matching the sizes of the two.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer for forging and peening rivets\, tongs to hold 1/4”x 1”\, 1/4” x 3/4”\, 1/4” and 3/8” round\, plus other tools as you see fit – i.e. grinder\, files\, etc.\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nLunch Arrangements: Local restaurants or bring your own.\nTo register for this class: send a check for $65 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths\, along with your name\, address\, phone number and email to:\nJesse Gavin\nN8214 330th street\nSpring Valley WI 54767 \nTo register online\, follow this hyperlink to our website: https://www.metalsmith.org/education/ \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/leaf-tongs-class-2024/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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