Blacksmithing 101 (6 Hours)

1355 Woodstock Rd,Roswell GA 30075

29 October, 2022

Description

Blacksmithing Fundamentals 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, forge metal, and have fun shaping hot steel! 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+ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kinetic Sculptures with Ryan Woodall - think iron fidget spinners! Saturday, September 24, 10 am - 4 pm Whereas most classes offered at the Forge focus on the creation of practical objects such as hooks, knives, or fire pokers, this 6-hour class is designed to be a student's first foray into the world of sculpture and metal art. The course covers everything a student would need to know in order to create a piece of desktop sculpture which will balance precisely atop a forged steel base and spin for over a minute given the proper energy. Don't worry if this sounds intimidating. Whether you are looking to expand the reach of your artistic eye or you don't believe you have one, this class will provide ample instruction through demonstrations, example pieces, and hands on experience to allow even the newest metalworker to create a project that they will be proud to have made. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, September 25, 10 am - 4 pm Coffee Scoop with Ryan WoodallThis course is designed to take a student with no prior experience and teach them how to create an object of both beauty and utility. In the creation of this coffee scoop, students will learn the basics of tapering, texturing, and dishing in addition to drilling and riveting. While this course is designed with beginners in mind, there are several decorative modifications that can be made to the basic design for returning students who are hoping to hone their artisan skills. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ This Too Shall Pass: Blacksmithing Skulls with Michael DillonSaturday, October 29, 10 am - 4 pm Participants in this program are in for a unique experience 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 https://dillonforge.com/, 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coffee Scoop with Ryan WoodallThis course is designed to take a student with no prior experience and teach them how to create an object of both beauty and utility. In the creation of this coffee scoop, students will learn the basics of tapering, texturing, and dishing in addition to drilling and riveting. While this course is designed with beginners in mind, there are several decorative modifications that can be made to the basic design for returning students who are hoping to hone their artisan skills. Saturday, November 12, 10 am - 4 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fire Poker with Ryan WoodallSunday, November 13, 10 am - 4 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ We also offer other forging and welding workshops here :Roswell Art Workshops