Training
Blacksmithing Basics and Beyond at Old West Forge
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:18pm.In this intensive 4 day workshop we will review heat treating, punching, drifting, tapering drawing out, riveting, leaf making and more.
The focus of this class is on traditional joinery used in garden gate components. The components of this project include mortise and tenon joints, heel bars, hot collars, scrolls, and adornments. Tong making will also be emphasized.
Blacksmithing Classes available with Darryl Nelson
Submitted by darryl nelson on Fri, 03/27/2009 - 2:02pm.The Village of Government Camp ARTS CABINS PROJECT( www.artscabins.org )in affiliation with the Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum is offering a variety of craft classes, including Blacksmithing.
MERIDIAN FORGE / NEW CLASS SCHEDULE for 2009-2010 / see attachment
Submitted by darryl nelson on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 11:10pm.FEATURED INSTUCTORS FOR FALL 2009 AND SPRING 2010 ARE: JOE ELLIOTT, MARK ASPERY, SHEL BROWDER, AND GARY EAGLE.
Meridian Forge Blacksmithing School
Submitted by darryl nelson on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 2:54pm.MERIDIAN FORGE
37010 Meridian East
Eatonville, WA 98328-9031
(253) 318-1842
firemtforge@hotmail.com
Both the beginner and the experienced smith can benefit from the classes
offered at Meridian Forge. Classes are taught mainly by Darryl Nelson, but
Meridian Forge also offers classes taught by visiting artist/blacksmiths. Last year's visiting instructors were, Gary Eagle and Mark Aspery.
Blacksmith classes at Clackamas Community College
Submitted by Bert on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 9:40am.Don't be late...sign up now for Blacksmith classes at Clackamas Community College. Weekend classes are scheduled in the welding department for anyone interested. The 4-hour classes are listed as WLD 103, Traditional ironwork and are offered on Saturday evening, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon. No experience necessary. This is an excellent way to get forge time. Practice make perfect.
MERIDIAN FORGE WORKSHOPS FOR - Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Submitted by darryl nelson on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 10:12pm.Featured Instructors: Joe Elliott,Mark Aspery,Shel Browder & Gary Eagle
See Attachment for Form on Workshops
CONTACT DARRYL NELSON AT 360-832-6280 OR firemtforge@hotmail.com
Scholarship Opportunity for Beginning Female smiths
Submitted by lauren Osmolski on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 11:29pm.The deadline for this has passed but it would be worth pursuing next year.
Vance Baker, a retired line foreman for the utility board in Athens, TN, began blacksmithing in the 1970's.
Over the years, Vance taught blacksmithing at the John C. Campbell Folk School, as well as at the Appalachian Center for Crafts. Some of his skilled reproduction work can be seen at Fort Loudoun in Vonore, TN.
Al Bart Grant
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 5:50pm.a variety of educational forums such as workshops, classes, traveling research missions, etc.
Click on the application link to print out a Grant application.
For more information contact
Beginning Blacksmithing I Workshop October 9, 10, 11, 12 2009
Submitted by Old West Forge on Fri, 12/29/2006 - 12:49pm.In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study heat treating, punching, drifting, tapering, drawing out, riveting, scrolls, and more. Students will forge a variety of forms using traditional techniques.
Nicholas Marcelja class
Submitted by Darrell on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:08am.Nicholas Marcelja at the Red Troll Forge.
classes offered - Basic Blacksmithing, Blade Forging, Making Damascus, and Guards and handles for knives.
Classes are arranged as needed. Classes are held in my shop in Vancouver WA.
Limit 3 students at one time. $150 for 1 student, 250 for 2 and 300 for 3 students per day.
Usually 1 day to forge and grind a knife.