Nail-to-Knife

908 US-90 W,DeFuniak Springs FL 32433

20 March, 2021

Description

Join us March 20th, 2021 for a "Nail-to-Knife" introductory blacksmithing course here in DeFuniak Springs! Northwest Florida State College is pleased to Partner with Traditions Workshop of Fort Walton Beach to offer our first ever, "Nail-to-Knife" introductory Blacksmithing course from 8:30am-3:30pm in our new, Walton Works Center of Excellence located on our Chautauqua Neighborhood Center in DeFuniak Springs Florida. Tickets are $125.00 (plus an Eventbrite Fee) which will cover all tools and materials you will need. You will learn the basics of blacksmithing/bladesmithing, heat management, and metal working by learning from master smiths from our local area as you build skills, starting with traditional nail making, and working up to a camp style knife. Lunch will be provided (so please let us know if you have any restrictions) and don't forget, you keep what you make! Safety First!!! Please be sure to wear cotton (non-synthetic) long sleeve shirt and pants as well as closed toed shoes. We ask also that you bring your own set of leather gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection. Some of the work will be occurring outside under a covered work area, so please also plan for the weather that day. By attending this training, you are assuming all of the risks associated with blacksmithing and related work, so please come focused and prepared.