Date(s) - 10/18/2014
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dates: Saturdays, October 18 -November 8
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Cost: $300 plus $60 materials
Location:1207 Martin Luther King, Tacoma, WA 98405
5 sessions, including an optional community project day: Saturday November 15
Instructor Mike Mathewson
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 four students.
The classes will take place at Mike’s Tacoma studio: 1207 Martin Luther King.
The class includes an optional community project day on October 11 where students will work together on a project that will donated to a local organization.
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
Contact: Amy Reeves
info@tacomametalarts.com
Phone: 253-227-1694
Website URL: http://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#Blacksmithing