Northwest Blacksmith Association

Tacoma Metal Arts Blacksmith Workshop

Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/15/2015 - 05/16/2015
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

May 15-16, 2015
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6 pm

Course description: You will learn basic blacksmithing techniques with a variety of hands on projects. Ranging from decorative to functional, possible projects include plant hangers, candlestick holders, fire pokers, decorative hooks and barbecue 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.

The classes will take place at Mike’s Tacoma studio: 1207 Martin Luther King.

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.

Event Contact Name:  Amy Reeves
Event Contact Email:  info@TacomaMetalArts.com
Event Contact Phone:  2532271694
Website URL:  http://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#blacksmithingmay



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