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Coat Rack Blacksmith Workshop (July)

July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT

In July workshop participants will be making a coat rack. Students will forge hooks that will then be fastened to a barn board back. No previous blacksmithing experience is required for this project.

 

Forge a connection with the past in our 1902 blacksmith shop!

Our blacksmith workshop series is back for another year. Each workshop will give students hands-on experience working with our coal forge to complete their project, this project focuses on the creation of a coat rack. Students will learn how to work safely in a blacksmith shop and manipulate metal to achieve the shapes required for their project.

Participants in our blacksmith shop workshops must be 16 or older. All participants will be required to sign a safety waiver at the beginning of class.

Though participants do not need to bring their own tools or safety equipment they are required to wear or bring the following:

  • natural fibre clothing (cotton, wool, linen – synthetic fibres can melt when close to the forge)
  • work boots – we do not require steel-toe boots but sturdy boots that will keep you safe against dropped items are a must
  • Long hair should be tied back
  • do not wear flammable products like hairspray
  • optional safety equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs, leather gloves

If you have any questions please get in touch at [email protected] or 403-782-3933

We look forward to seeing you and your freshly forged coat racks in July!

Details

Date:
July 21
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT
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Venue

Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Museum
5020 49 St
Lacombe, AB T4L 2G8 Canada
Phone
14037823933
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Organizer

Lacombe Museum

Details

Date:
July 21
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT
Event Categories:
,

Venue

Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Museum
5020 49 St
Lacombe, AB T4L 2G8 Canada
Phone
14037823933
View Venue Website

Organizer

Lacombe Museum