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MS-P Basics of Blacksmithing

When
05/29/2021
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
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General Public – $40.00
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Members – $30.00
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Get to know the basics of blacksmithing with this hands-on instructional class at Makersmiths in Purcellville. Nothing needs to be purchased for this course in advance.

Note: This is not a red tool class that certifies you for unsupervised access to the blacksmithing area, but information about the red tool class will be discussed during this class.

What we will cover in this class:

- Safety steps for safe blacksmithing.

- Blacksmithing tools like hammers, anvils, tongs, the forge, and PPE.

- The properties of different kinds of steel and what they are used for.

- How to heat your work and understanding metal temperatures.

- The different ways to form, draw, and taper your work.

- How to properly cool your work.

- Methods of finishing your pieces.

- Steps toward the Blacksmithing Red Tool class.

Only basic strength is required, like the ability to swing a hammer. Those with physical disabilities are welcome, and we can adjust the course to make accommodations.

Please wear comfortable clothing, made with natural fibers if possible (cotton) as it is generally more fire retardant, as well as closed toed shoes. All other tools, materials, and PPE will be provided.

New to Makersmiths? Please fill out the Waiver form at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Questions? Contact the instructor, Andrew McKinney

Come see us

Makersmiths Leesburg: 106 Royal St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
Makersmiths Purcellville: 785 S. 20th St, Purcellville, VA 20132

You can also watch Virtual Tours on our YouTube Channel!

Join us

Normally the best way to get to know us better is to just come on by during one of our Open Houses:

Leesburg Open House: Thursdays 6-8pm
Purcellville Open House: Tuesdays 6-8pm

You can email info@makersmiths.org to request a tour if those days don't work for you. We're here to help get you making the best way we can!

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