Blacksmithing 101 (6 Hours)

1355 Woodstock Rd,Roswell GA 30075

25 September, 2021

Description

Introduction to the art and science of blacksmithing. Blacksmithing 101Introduction to the art and science of blacksmithing. Safe work habits and protective gear will be emphasized while making basic projects out of forged steel. Instruction will encompass the basics of blacksmithing including: tapering, twisting, bending, slitting, drifting and riveting. Students can expect to make focused objects as they learn important techniques that every smith uses when stepping up to the anvil. Ages: 16+ Blacksmithing Fundamentals I Come learn the art of blacksmithing in a fun, enthusiastic, and inclusive environment! Pound out the stress of the year as you learn to properly swing a hammer at the anvil, work a gas forge, and have fun forging hot steel! Pot Rack with Ryan Woodall Saturday, September 25- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.This course will cover many of the basic techniques used in both the blacksmithing and bladesmithing trades such as tapering, isolating, spreading, bending, and twisting. The class consists of two halves. During the first half, students will learn the process of creating their own decorative pot rack base by twisting, bending, and tapering a half inch square steel bar. The second half of the class will involve forging decorative hooks on which to hang pot handles. This class is an excellent option for an aspiring hobbyist or someone who wants a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind the craft of blacksmithing. Coat Hooks with Ryan Woodall Sunday, September 26- 10 a.m. - 4 p.mThis course will cover many of the basic techniques used in both the blacksmithing and bladesmithing trades such as tapering, splitting, bending, scrolling and riveting. At the start of the class, students will vote on one of the four coat hook designs provided on the available handouts. Those in the class will then be guided through the steps of creating their own wall mounted coat hook. Students will leave their time at the forge with a working knowledge of hammer technique, tong control, and proper forging posture. This class is an excellent option for an aspiring hobbyist or someone who wants a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind the craft of blacksmithing.This Too Shall Pass: Blacksmithing Skulls with Michael DillonSaturday, October 23- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants are in for a unique class as they learn to sculpt red hot iron with fire, hammer and anvil. Instruction will be hands-on and energetic with participants gaining fundamental knowledge of blacksmithing and the necessary tooling for the process. Participants will work by themselves and with a striker as they sculpt a mass of iron into symbolic skulls and forging experiences not soon forgotten. Michael Dillon, is a very accomplished local artist that shapes metal in all aspects, both as passion and career. Dillon typically works on architectural scales and often employs design, functionality, and sculptural intent as the mainstay of his aesthetic. His skulls employ these same criteria and serve as personal memento mori - giving the perspective that no matter how dire the circumstance, it's all relative and this too shall pass. Click Here If you are interested in more in-depth blacksmithing classes. We also offer other forging and welding workshops here :Roswell Art Workshops