Register for our Blacksmith For A Day Workshop
Saturday, January 29, 2022, 9-4, Blacksmith For a Day Workshop. Learn the basics of metal forging in this beginner’s or refresher for the initiated’s workshop. Safety, materials, coal fired forging or propane forging, methods and technique are addressed in our museum blacksmith shop under instruction from our longtime blacksmith Dwight King. Make “J” hooks and mount them to a shaped metal plate with hand forged rivets to complete a coat rack. Cost: $75. Bring a 2.5 lb. hammer (pein type or drilling/machinist’s), natural fiber clothing and outerwear, leather footwear, safety glasses/goggles, a mask, and work gloves (optional). Students must be 15 years of age or older. Get $25 off on the next blacksmithing class you take with us like our Feb. 12 & 13, 9-4 Make a Knife Workshop. Call now to register: (207) 205-4849.