Welcome to the Blacksmith Workshop, which focuses on a new cutlery set!
In the September the Blacksmith Workshop participants will be making a camping or re-enactment cutlery set. Some previous experience with blacksmithing or metalworking is recommended for this project but ambitious beginners can join.
Please note that this is the first time we will be offering this workshop and we recognize that it may take more time to complete the project than we normally allot for workshops. Students will be allowed to stay late or a second day will be scheduled if needed.
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. 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
