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Larry L;16541 wrote: What a wonderful thing... I hope your class overflows with eager minds....

Thanks, Larry........The classes usually fill quickly, and, because everyone is there because they want to be, there is a very positive energy. I mentioned the date that registration starts to give everyone a chance to get into the class. Online registration makes it easy and saves a trip to Oregon City. How'r things with you?

The WLD-103 classes are for beginners with little or no experience. There are specific projects to introduce various techniques, with time at the end of the term for personal, or selected, projects. They are limited by size and tooling. i start each class with a lecture on different subjects, such as: hammer use and ergonomics, steel types, heat treating, blacksmithing nomenclature, how gas/coal forges work, etc. I also go over the steps to make the project. When we go out to the forges I start with a demo and then it's time for the students to start hammering. I stay in the area and help the students during the rest of the class period. Classes are 4 hours long so there is plenty of time to practice and work on the projects. Anyone interested should go to http://WWW.clackamas.edu to see the description and times of the classes. Winter registration has started so, those interested can register online. The classes fill quickly. :smug: