Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, April 22nd - Sunday, April 24th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. Blacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will […]
Blacksmithing Basics Garry KalajianFriday, April 29th - Sunday, May 1st 8:00am - 4:00pm Workshop Overview This Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. Blacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in […]
Blacksmithing Make a Hand AxeLucian AveryFriday, May 6th - Sunday, May 8th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. In this three-day workshop, students will make a one-pound hand ax that can be used at home, in the woodshed, or on all […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, May 20th - Sunday, May 22nd 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge and mild steel. Students will begin with an introduction to body […]
Blacksmithing BasicsFriday, May 27th - Sunday, May 29th, 2022 8:00am - 4:00 pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge and mild steel. Students will begin with an introduction to […]
Blacksmithing Make a Carving KnifeLucian AverySaturday, July 9th- Sunday, July 10th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. On the first day, students will forge a Scandinavian style carving knife blade. The bevel will be filed carefully by hand. Then the blade […]
Blacksmithing Creating in Copper, Brass, and IronGarry KalajianSaturday, July 16- Sunday, July 17 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewStudents will learn to cut, shape, then anneal copper and brass sheet-metal to create kitchen utensils or candlesticks. Students will begin by sinking and raising copper and brass to form spoons, ladles, or drip pans for candle wax. Then, […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, August 26th - Sunday, August 28th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge and mild steel. Students will begin with an introduction to body […]
Blacksmithing: Door Hardware Garry KalajianFriday, September 9th - Sunday, September 11th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will utilize blacksmithing techniques to create a variety of useful and decorative door hardware pieces. Students will create pieces based on their interest, personal style, and skill level. If students would like to discuss projects prior to the […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, September 23rd - Sunday, September 25th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge. Students will begin with an introduction to body mechanics and safety. […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, September 30th- Sunday, October 2nd 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge and mild steel. Students will begin with an introduction to body mechanics, […]
Blacksmithing Traditional JoineryGarry KalajianSaturday, October 8th - Sunday, October 9th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewStudents will learn the types, methods, and processes of Traditional Joinery, that is, joining bars without machine processes. Processes include riveting, “collars” (wrapped decorative bands), mortise and tenon, tenon and wedge, and forge welding. Students will choose one method to practice at […]
Blacksmithing Forge Welding: A Closer Look into Process and ProductGarry KalajianSaturday, October 15th- Sunday, October 16th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day course, students will learn the process of Forge Welding and apply the technique to create advanced pieces. Students will learn the basics of all forge welds: create and manage a perfect coal fire, […]
Blacksmithing Tool Making and WeldingGarry KalajianSaturday, October 22nd - Sunday, October 23rd 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day workshop, students will learn to make the essential tools needed for a blacksmith shop, which includes tongs, punches and chisels, a forge poker, and a flux spoon. Students will begin with instruction on how to maintain a […]
Blacksmithing Intermediate SmithingGarry KalajianFriday, October 28th- Sunday, October 30th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis class is designed for students with some experience in basic blacksmithing techniques and using a coal forge. Students will gain additional mastery of regulating heat using a well-maintained coal fire, improve hammer technique, and further master the basic operations. Drawing out, bending, […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, November 11th - Sunday, November 13th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge. Students will begin with an introduction to body mechanics and safety. […]