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SUMMARY:A Taste of Blacksmithing 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak\, 612-226-8608\, rebelhornbrook@gmail.com\nClass size: Maximum students: 10; Minimum students: 6 – Must be 18 years of age. \nS-Hooks \nThis is the day to try blacksmithing. We have designed this for the complete novice. Hammer in hand\, iron heated in the coal forge\, anvil at the ready\, you’ll be making one or more of these take-home projects: a drive hook\, an S-hook or just keep hammering and see what amazing shape comes forth. Bring your creativity\, safety glasses\, and curiosity. We supply everything else. \nTo register for this class\, go to: https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/16723/spring-2025-adult/a-taste-of-blacksmithing
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/a-taste-of-blacksmithing-2025/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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SUMMARY:Hammer Making Class 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Derrick Phillips & others\nClass size: Max 8\, min. 4\nClass Description: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class have taken at least a few days long beginners class\, and have several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal\, as this class works with a larger hot piece. This class will teach you the skills you need to make a basic rounding hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so you can make a hammer to fit your size and needs. This is an intermediate skill level class\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammers; one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2″ square stock if you have that size\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, respirator or dust mask for grinding\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nSpecial Instructions: This class can run late just to give a heads up\nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact Derrick Phillips at derrickphillipsa3o3@gmail.com to reserve a spot. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-making-class-2025/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ben Groves                           Class size: Max 4\, min 3\nDescription: For this class\, the Beginners Blacksmithing Class is a requirement. Are you tired of buying your sweetheart a beautiful bouquet of flowers\, just to find them in the garbage a week later? Here is an opportunity to learn how to make Calla Lilies. After taking this class\, you can make your sweetheart a bouquet that will last forever\, reminding them how much you care. No sweetheart\, no problem…make them for yourself.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Square faced and/or cross pein hammer\, scrolling pliers\nSafety 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.\nLunch arrangements: Bring lunch or visit one of the many restaurant choices in the area. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact Marty Masters\, mastersmw@yahoo.com for information. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-arc-welding-2025/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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SUMMARY:Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:FREE MEMBERS ONLY Open Forge and Potluck May 18th\nThis event is open to all Guild members. There is no lesson or agenda except to get some iron hot and hit it with a hammer and hang out with fellow blacksmiths. There are sign ups that will guarantee you a forge space. If you just want to stop by and hang out\, you are welcome to do so. If there’s space at a forge\, have at it. \nInstructors: Harvey Steele in the morning\, Marty Masters in the afternoon.\nLocation  MN School of Horseshoeing . Map see below.\nClass Manager: Marty Masters 651-285-8731\nPrice of Class:  FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY\nSafety 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.\nLunch arrangement: Potluck\, bring a dish to share. 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/open-forge/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Calla Lily Class 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Myron Hanson                     Class size: Max 10\, min 4  \nDescription: For this class\, the Beginners Blacksmithing Class is a requirement. Are you tired of buying your sweetheart a beautiful bouquet of flowers\, just to find them in the garbage a week later? Here is an opportunity to learn how to make Calla Lilies. After taking this class\, you can make your sweetheart a bouquet that will last forever\, reminding them how much you care. No sweetheart\, no problem…make them for yourself.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Square faced and/or cross pein hammer\, scrolling pliers\nSafety 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.\nLunch arrangements: Bring lunch or visit one of the many restaurant choices in the area. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com for additional information. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/calla-lily-class-2025/
LOCATION:Myron Hanson’s Shop\, 4015 Dodd Rd\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123-1612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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