Northwest Blacksmith Association

Blacksmith Class: Tacoma Metal Arts 2015 – 2

Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/14/2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

$300 plus $60 materials – 5 sessions

Event Start Date:  03/14/2015
Event End Date:  04/11/2015
Date Time Description:  Saturdays, March 14 – Apr. 4
 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Course description: You will learn basic blacksmithing techniques with a variety of hands on projects each week. Ranging from decorative to functional, possible projects include plant hangers, candlestick holders, fire pokers, decorative hooks and barbeque skewers to name a few. You’ll even learn to make your own blacksmithing tools! Mike will cover safety and operation of a gas forge and all the tools, as well as basic hammering and heating techniques. Learn how to determine what type of steel to select for your projects, ferrous vs. non-ferrous metals, different types of steels and the pros and cons of scrap steel sources. Mike will also have forges for sale if you want to continue on your own. Limited to six students. The classes will take place at Mike’s Tacoma studio: 1207 Martin Luther King.

The class includes an optional community project day during the last week where students will work together on a group project.

Location:1207 Martin Luther King, Tacoma, WA 98405

 Materials: Approx. $60, payable to the instructor (cash/check only). Each student has his/her own forge and anvil to work with during the class. Students should bring safety glasses and leather work gloves.

Prerequisite: None

Event Contact Name: Amy Reeves
Event Contact Email: info@tacomametalarts.com
Event Contact Phone: 253-227-1694
Website URL: http://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#Blacksmithing 



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