Learn about shop safety, techniques for lighting and maintaining a coal fire, hammer control, drawing out, scrolling, fullering, half face blows and riveting as you complete your project. Hot punching, hot cutting, and forge welding will also be covered.
For ages 16 and up only.
This workshop is taught by LVA Master Instructor: Frank Gillespie. Students should bring safety glasses, sturdy shoes, cotton gardening or leather work gloves. Dress warm with natural fibers, if possible, especially against the skin. All tools are provided.
Dates: Saturday March 23 and Sunday March 24, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Saturday Coffee and Donuts will be served each morning at 8:30 AM in the Historic Hotel.
Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. The workshop is held in the Landis Valley Museum Blacksmith Forge.
All sales are final, no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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