Elizabeth Mahar discusses why she loves blacksmithing.
Portland's Artisans Guild
Ye' Ol' Blacksmithing Shop: Spring Steel
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6 person limit for this camp Our policy for small class sizes
Learn how to work hot metal on the anvil! In this 1-day or 2-day workshop we will forge tapers, split, twist and punch hot metal to make aesthetic and maybe even functional items. Come have fun and try your hand at a time-honored craft.
This class is good for both beginning and intermediate blacksmithing students. The small class size allows instructors to work as a blacksmithing lab, giving individual attention to each student.
Details for Ye' Ol' Blacksmithing Shop: Spring Steel
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7:30am - 8:30am FREE Morning Pre-Camp
8:30am - 3:30pm Camp Session
3:30pm - 6:00pm Pre-registered After Camp Get extended camp to 6pm
Location 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon Map It
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Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
March 26, 2012
Tuition $119
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Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
March 29, 2012
Tuition $119
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Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
March 30, 2012
Tuition $119
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Ages 10-16 1-day workshop
Day 1 Focus on safety, shop ergonomics and working with hot materials. Instructors demo drawing a good taper, the foundation of blacksmithing. Students then take their own hammer and learn how to swing properly, getting the feel for how metal reacts to heat and manipulation. They begin basic crafts.
