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SUMMARY:Hammer Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Derrick Phillips and others \nHammer \nClass Description: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class has taken at least a few days long beginners’ class and has 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. Note: This class can run late just to give a heads up \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219 \nBring to class: Bring your favorite hammers: one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. Tongs for holding 1-1/2″ square stock if you have that size. \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 your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon. Also\, bring plenty of water to stay hydrated during the day. \nTo Register:  \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager shown above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on to where to mail the check. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
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SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Marty Masters \nClass Description: If you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding\, but didn’t have a way to do it\, here’s your chance. There’s something mysterious and magical about welding. Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from. They join steel (and other materials) together as if they were one. \nThis one-day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding: \n\nShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)\nGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)\nFlux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)\n\nEach technique will be explained and demonstrated. Then the student will have hands-on time to practice. \nClass Manager:  Marty Masters   651-285-8731 \nSafety Equipment: Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes. Proper welding gloves\, welding leathers or coat\, welding helmet (We will have loaner helmets and some gloves if you don’t want to buy.) \nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon. Also\, bring plenty of water to keep you hydrated during the class. \nTo Register:  \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager shown above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on where to mail the check. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually \nJackson Street Roundhouse
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-arc-welding-class-2026/
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:June 2026 Hammer-In and Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Golden Celebration…\n…At the June Nowthen \nHammer-In and Membership Meeting\n2026 is 50 years since the beginning of The Guild of Metalsmiths. Come join us at the June 2026 Nowthen Hammer-In and Membership Meeting. This year\, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Guild of Metalsmiths.\nThe Nowthen Power Show grounds are located at 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN 55303. \n\nFriday\, June 5: 4:30pm to 0dark:thirty.\nSaturday\, June 6: 0light:thirty to 0dark:thirty (all day.)\nTGoM Membership Meeting Saturday\, June 6\, at the Hammer-In. Potluck is the same as with other membership meetings.\n\nHot (and golden) stuff will be happening at the annual Hammer-In taking place at the Nowthen Threshing Show grounds Blacksmith Shop. The blind forging competition will return on Saturday afternoon. The goal will be a friendly forge off. \nBlind forging competition rules:\n\nAn object is placed inside a box\, and you must create (forge) the unknown object by what you can feel. No peeking!\nWe usually do a time limit with this as well.\nPrizes to be announced!\n\nWe will focus our efforts on the Fall Conference contest item\, A Towel Holder. Camping on-site is available Friday and Saturday night on primitive sites. Port-a-potties on site. Five forges are open for use. Coal will be provided. If you want to bring your own equipment\, please do! Bring any examples you want to share with others. Bring your own tools if you have them. Some limited steel stock is available\, but if you need specific sizes\, feel free to bring your own steel. Scrap pieces ok. \nThis event will hopefully give you some inspiration to help you to come up with your own design for the Fall Conference theme contest\, Towel Holder\, and help you learn how to make it. If you don’t know how to make something\, ask ahead of time\, and we will try very hard to accommodate. \n— Wayne Olson\, 320-280-0100 \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-2026-hammer-in-and-membership-meeting/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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