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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T090000
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SUMMARY:2025--48th Annual Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates for The Guild of Metalsmiths’ 48th annual fall conference\, AKA “The Madness!” \nFriday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, September 19\, 20\, and 21\, 2025 \nDetails soon! \nPierce County Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, Wisconsin (map below) \nMap to Pierce County Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth WI
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2025-48th-annual-fall-conference/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20250331T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T193915Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T223116Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20250331T222201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T223253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T153000
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SUMMARY:'Taste' of Blacksmithing 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak\, 612-226-8608\, rebelhornbrook@gmail.com\nClass size: Max 4 students\, min 2 students\nClass Description:\nThis is the day to try blacksmithing. All are welcome – 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\, a wrist cuff\, or just keep hammering and see what amazing shape comes forth? Bring your creativity\, safety glasses\, and curiosity – we supply everything else.\nSafety Equipment: Bring safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, cotton or leather gloves and leather boots or shoes.\nContact Marty Masters with any questions by email: mastersmw@yahoo.com or call/text 651-285-8731.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a lunch\, snacks\, and water (your favorite beverage)\, there is no formal shut down to break for lunch. You can stop anytime during the class for snacks\, lunch or to rest. \nTo register for the class\, go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website and register online. Or send a check made out to: The Guild of Metalsmiths and mail check along with your contact information (student’s name\, phone number & email address) to:\nMarty Masters\n395 Bucher Ave\nShoreview\, MN  55126
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/taste-of-blacksmithing-2024-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T193853Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ben Groves\nClass Size: Max 4\, Min 2\nClass Description:\nIf 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 Champion: Martin Masters\nSafety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nOther Equipment: Proper welding gloves\, welding leathers or coat\, welding helmet (We will have loaner helmets if you don’t want to buy one.)\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant. \nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page\nTo register for this class with a check: Contact Marty Masters at mastersmw@yahoo.com to send a check for $150 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths.\nContact Marty with questions. mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731\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/intro-to-arc-welding-2024-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20240801T192353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T172545Z
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SUMMARY:Betty Lamp Class 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:             Martin Pansch\, 612-599-4762  blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nClass size:              Maximum 8 students; minimum students 4 \nBetty Lamp \nClass Description: A Betty lamp is an 18th century oil lamp of Germanic origin that could use any number of household oils (fish oil\, fat trimmings\, bacon grease\, etc.) In this class we will be making Betty lamps by cutting\, filing\, and bending pieces from thin sheet metal. Pieces will be held together by small rivets while we braze the bottom in the coal forge to make it water (oil) tight. The top will include a light hinge. The forging in this class is minimal and light\, making rivets and the spine. Some students may not finish the lamp during class time. \nClass Manager:  Marty Masters  Contact Marty with questions: mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: A forging hammer\, a small (8 oz or so) cross peen\, a medium size flat mill file\, small/jewelers square files\, a hacksaw with fine blade (18 or 24 TPI)\, small cold chisel\, vernier calipers\, long flux spoon\, borax flux\, tongs for 1/8”\, center punch\, scribe\, fine Sharpie. For making small rounds and square holes (1/8” or so) you can either bring a drill and bits or small punches. If you have a vise with good jaws that you can bring that would be helpful. \nSafety Equipment – safety glasses\, ear plugs\, natural fiber clothing (nothing that will melt). \nLunch Arrangements: You can either bring lunch or grab something from one of the local dining establishments. \nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page \nTo register for this class with a check: Contact class manager Marty Masters at mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731 and send him a a check for $75 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths. \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/betty-lamp-class-2024/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20240801T191432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T193748Z
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SUMMARY:Engraving Class 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:              William Breczinski  brecwill@gmail.com  \nDescription:       This is a class on how to add decorations to your metal project. Engraving is a time-honored art form that can be as simple as a few scratches to as intricate as a fowling piece fit for royalty.  Personally\, I’ve wanted to add this skill to my collection for a long time\, which is why I’ve organized this class. William Breczinski was the recipient of an educational grant from the Guild\, and this is his first opportunity to share the knowledge that he gained. The class requires no previous experience.  \nClass Manager: Martin Masters  mastersmw@yahoo.com 651-285-8731 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: small hammer \nSafety Equipment – Eye and ear protection \nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own food. There are restaurants in the area. \nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page \nTo register for this class with a check: Send a check for $75 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths to: \nMartin Masters\n395 Bucher Ave.\nShoreview\, MN 55126 \nContact Marty with questions. mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731 \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 \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/engraving-class-2024/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20240227T200314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T182824Z
UID:5711-1715416200-1715443200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ben Groves\nClass size: Max 4\, Min 4\nDescription: \nIf 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. This 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. \nSafety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nOther Equipment: Proper welding gloves\, welding leathers or coat\, welding helmet.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant.\nTo register for this class with a check:  Send a check for $100 written to -The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nMartin Masters\n395 Bucher Ave.\nShoreview\, MN 55126\nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page\nContact Marty with questions.  mastersmw@yahoo.com  or 651-285-8731 \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually.\n \nJackson Street Roundhouse \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-arc-welding-2024/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20230729T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T202339Z
UID:5549-1694764800-1694793600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2023 TGoM Pre-Conference Class-Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Glenn Horr\, one of our 2023 Fall Conference demonstrators \nClass limit: Max 10 \nClass Description: This year’s pre-conference class will be making decorative hinges. Glenn Horr will be showing us the secrets to making decorative and workable hardware based on his years of experience. \nTools & Equipment students should bring to class: Anvil and forge\, tongs for flat stock (box jaw for 1-1/4″ stock)\, cross peen hammer\, 1/4” hole punch\, center punch\, hot cut chisel. optional: rounded edge chisel \,wire brush. \nSafety: Ear protection and goggles. \nLunch: bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments in Ellsworth. \nQuestions? Call Marty Masters at 651-0285-8731 or email mastersmw@yahoo.com \nNote: Acceptance for this class will be in the order sent\, based on the postmark\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2023-tgom-pre-conference-class-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20230729T201403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T194920Z
UID:5547-1694678400-1694707200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2023 TGoM Pre-Conference Class-Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Glenn Horr\, one of our 2023 Fall Conference demonstrators \n2023 Pre-Conference Class project \nClass limit: Max 10 \nCost: $200 for members\, $240 for non-members \nClass Description: This year’s pre-conference class will be making decorative hinges. Glenn Horr\, one of our 2023 Fall Conference demonstrators\, will be showing us the secrets to making decorative and workable hardware based on his years of experience. \nTools & Equipment students should bring to class: Anvil and forge\, tongs for flat stock (box jaw for 1-1/4″ stock)\, cross peen hammer\, 1/4” hole punch\, center punch\, hot cut chisel. optional: rounded edge chisel \,wire brush. \nSafety: Ear protection and goggles. \nLunch: bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments in Ellsworth. \nTo register for this class: Send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths and your contact info to: \nMarty Masters \n395 Bucher Ave \nShoreview\, MN 55126 \nQuestions? Call Marty at 651-0285-8731 or email mastersmw@yahoo.com \nNote: Acceptance for this class will be in the order sent\, based on the postmark\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2023-tgom-pre-conference-class-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20220701T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T212253Z
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SUMMARY:Bottle Opener Class 2022
DESCRIPTION:Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 Cost: $50\nInstructor: Martin Pansch\nLocation: The Pansch Farm\, 8750 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN 55397\nHow many times have you been sitting in your lounge chair with a cold bottled beverage in your hand and suddenly realized that you had lost your bottle opener? How many times have you cut your delicate hands with a twist top that was installed by malicious robots in the production lines\, bent on world domination? How many times have you had a lit fire in your forge and wanted something quick and easy to make\, but had run out of ideas? Well\, the upcoming bottle opener class is the answer to your problems! With the help of the esteemed Martin (The Blacksmithing Yeti) Pansch and Jim (Jimbohotep) Erickson as well as my lowly self\, Marty (Martiñ Fiero) Masters\, and perhaps we will teach you to turn your old lag bolts and metal scraps into beautiful\, artistic creations that will amaze your friends and family\, and defeat that dastardly bottle cap!\nSkill Level: Beginners and novices are welcome.\nTechniques: We will be practicing slot punching\, opening a slot into a circle\, forging tapers\, various decorative twists\, and using top tools for functional and decorative elements.\nLunch: Bring Your Own\nBring: Your favorite hammer and water.\nSafety equipment: safety glasses and ear protection ARE MANDATORY. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron\, cotton clothing\, pants\, and leather shoes.\nTools: Besides a forging hammer folks might want tongs for 1/4″ flat stock and 1/2″ square stock\, a 1/8″ x 3/4″ slot punch\, hot rasp\, rat tail file\, and a twisting wrench. No tools are required\, but if you have ‘em\, bring ‘em.\nTo register for this workshop: send a check for $50 made out to Guild of Metalsmiths AND your contact info to:\nMartin Masters 395 Bucher Ave Shoreview\, MN 55126 mastersmw@yahoo.com 651-493-8930 (h) 651-285-8731 (c)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/bottle-opener-class-2022/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20200531T184149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200531T184622Z
UID:5194-1592641800-1592672400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2020 Fancy Twisting Class Saturday June 20
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Martin Pansch 612-599-4762 blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nJim Erickson 612-868-2050 jimbohotep@yahoo.com\nCost: $45 per student\nClass size: Maximum students: 6 Minimum students: 4 \nIn the words of the Beatles “Well\, shake it up\, baby\, now\, twist and shout”; and Chubby Checker (well… paraphrased a little bit)\nThey’re twistin in Norwood\nIn Young America too.\nThey’re twistin’ at the Pansch Ranch\nAnd they’re waitin’ on you.\nSo\, baby\, get ready\nWe’re gonna twist with you.\nIf you want to learn how to do fancy twists as only the Blacksmithing Yeti and Jimbohotep know how\, well\, then you need to come to our class. This class is suitable for beginners.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammer\, and tongs that can handle 3/8″ and 1/2″ stock if you have them.\nSafety Equipment: Required: Hearing\, eye\, leather shoes\, natural fabric clothes. Optional: loose-fitting gloves.\nLunch arrangements: Please bring your own.\nTo register for this class\, send a check for $45 written to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nMarty Masters\n395 Bucher Ave\nShoreview\, MN 55126\nContact Marty with questions at 651-285-8731 or mastersmw@yahoo.com\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2020-fancy-twisting-class-saturday-june-20/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.8468561;-93.9907984
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20190429T164748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T165018Z
UID:4851-1559379600-1559408400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Fancy Twisting Class 2019 is FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Martin Pansch\, 612-599-4762\, blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\\nJim Erickson\, 612-868-2050\, jimbohotep@yahoo.com\nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \n“Fancy” twists \nClass description: In the words of the Beatles “Well\, shake it up\, baby\, now\, Twist and shout”; and Chubby Checker (well… paraphrased a little bit)\nThey’re twistin in Norwood\nIn Young America too\nThey’re twistin at the Pansch Ranch\nAnd they’re waitin’ on you\nSo\, baby\, get ready\nWe’re gonna twist with you\nIf you want to learn how to do fancy twists as only the Blacksmithing Yeti and Jimbohotep know how\, well then you need to come to our class. This class is suitable for beginners. Lunch will be provided. \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammer\, and tongs that can handle 3/8″ and 1/2″ stock if you have them.\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. \nIf you have questions\, contact the class champion\, Martin Masters 651-285-8731 mastersmw@yahoo.com \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fancy-twisting-class-2019-is-full/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.8468561;-93.9907984
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20180705T211505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T212314Z
UID:4462-1532766600-1532797200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2018 Bottle Opener Class
DESCRIPTION:  \nBottle Openers \nMaximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nInstructor: Jim Ericksen \nHow many times have you been sitting in your lounge chair with a cold bottled beverage in your hand and suddenly realized that you had lost your bottle opener? How many times have you cut your delicate hands with a twist top that was installed by malicious robots in the production lines\, bent on world domination? How many times have you had a lit fire in your forge and wanted something quick and easy to make\, but had run out of ideas? Well\, the upcoming bottle opener class is the answer to your problems! With the help of the esteemed Jim (Jimbo Hotep) Ericksen\, Martin (The Blacksmithing Yeti) Pansch\, and myself Marty (Martiñ Fiero) Masters\, we will help you turn your old scrap lag bolts and metal scraps into beautiful\, artistic creations that will amaze your friends and family\, and defeat that dastardly bottle cap.\nSkill Level: Beginners and novices are welcome.\nTechniques: We will be practicing slot punching\, opening a slot into a circle\, forging tapers\, various decorative twists\, and using top tools for functional and decorative elements.\nLunch: Plan on a sack lunch. If we get enough people\, we’ll provide lunch.\nBring: · Your favorite hammer and water.\nSafety equipment: safety glasses\, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron\, cotton clothing\, pants\, and leather shoes.\nTools: Besides a forging hammer folks might want tongs for 1/4″ flat stock and 1/2″ square stock\, a 1/8″ x 3/4″ slot punch\, hot rasp\, rat tail file\, and a twisting wrench. No tools are required\, but if you have ‘em\, bring ‘em.\nTo register for this workshop: send a check for $40 made out to Guild of Metalsmiths AND your contact info to:\nMartin Masters 395 Bucher Ave Shoreview\, MN 55126\nQuestions: mastersmw@yahoo.com 651-493-8930 (h)\nAcceptance for this class will be prioritized by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2018-bottle-opener-class/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.8468561;-93.9907984
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T054413
CREATED:20160908T172828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T172828Z
UID:3975-1475915400-1475946000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Bottle Opener Class 2016
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jim Erickson  \nMax students: 8\, minimum students: 4\nHow many times have you been sitting in your lounge chair with a cold bottled beverage in your hand and suddenly realized that you had lost your bottle opener?  How many times have you cut your delicate hands with a twist top that was installed by malicious robots in the production lines\, bent on world domination?  How many times have you had a lit fire in your forge and wanted something quick and easy to make\, but had run out of ideas?  Well\, the upcoming bottle opener class is the answer to your problems!  With the help of the esteemed Jim (Jimbo Hotep) Ericksen\, Martin (The Blacksmithing Yeti) Pansch\, and myself Marty (Martiñ Fiero) Masters\, we will help you turn your old scrap lag bolts and metal scraps into beautiful\, artistic creations that will amaze your friends and family\, and defeat that dastardly bottle cap.\nSkill Level:     Beginners and novices are welcome.\nTechniques:   We will be practicing slot punching\, opening a slot into a circle\, forging tapers\, various decorative twists\, and using top tools for functional and decorative elements.\nLunch:         Plan on a sack lunch.  If we get enough people\, we’ll provide lunch.\nBring:     ·    Your favorite hammer and water to drink.\nSafety equipment: safety glasses\, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron\, cotton clothing\, pants\, and leather shoes.\nTools:         Besides a forging hammer\, folks might want tongs for 1/4″ flat stock and 1/2″ square stock\, a 1/8″ x 3/4″ slot punch\, hot rasp\, rat tail file\, and a twisting wrench.  No tools are required\, but if you have ‘em\, bring ‘em.\nTo register for this class: send a check for $40 made out to Guild of Metalsmiths AND your contact info to:\nMartin Masters\n395 Bucher Ave\nShoreview\, MN 55126\nAcceptance priority determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/bottle-opener-class-2016/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
GEO:44.8468561;-93.9907984
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