THAK Ironworks
February 2019
Basic Blacksmithing Class – February 21-23
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making February 21 @ 4:00 pm - February 23 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their own forge. These tools include a shovel,…
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Basic Axe Smithing Class – March 8-9, 2019
Basic Axe Smithing Class March 8, 2019 - March 9, 2019 You will learn from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK) Students will forge and heat treat a mono steel axe and drift an opening for a shaped handle made of wood. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins. Students are required…
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Repousse and Embossing Armour – Mar 22 & 23, 2019
Repousse and Embossing - Making a Copper Face Class Mar 22, 2019 - Mar 23, 2019 Learn the basics of making a copper face from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will learn to shape a basic copper face with hand tools. You will learn the basics of working a copper sheet into a basic mask using Repousse and Embossing techniques. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing.…
Find out more »Intermediate Blacksmithing – Mar 29-30, 2019
Intermediate Blacksmithing - Production Tool Making March 29, 2019 - March 30, 2019 The ability to make your own tools is perhaps the single most defining advantage of blacksmiths over other ancient crafts. Students will make dyes/jigs for anvil, power hammer and vise to increase productivity and consistency from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Learn how to make blacksmithing tools that you will create and take home. Tools created are used to make intricate work on a production…
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Basic Blacksmithing Class – April 18-20
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making April 18 @ 4:00 pm - April 20 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their own forge. These tools include a shovel,…
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2 Day Knife Forging Class – May 10-11
2 Day Knife Forging Class May 10, 2018 - May 11, 2019 You will learn from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin. This 2 day class will take you through Forging, knife geometry, heat treatment and final grind. Students will forge 2 knives ready to take home to continue working on. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver…
Find out more »Basic Blacksmithing Class – May 16-18
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their own forge. These tools include a shovel,…
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Basic Blacksmithing Class – July 4-6
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making July 4 @ 4:00 pm - January 6 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their own forge. These tools include a shovel,…
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Helmet Making Class – July 8 & 9, 2019
Helmet Making Class July 8, 2019 - July 9, 2019 Learn how to make a metal helmet as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will learn to make a basic helmet from pre determined templates distributed in class. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class…
Find out more »Breastplate Making Class – July 10-11, 2019
Breastplate Making Class July 10, 2019 - July 11, 2019 Learn how to make a metal breastplate as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will learn to make a basic breastplate in mild steel from pre determined templates distributed in class. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our…
Find out more »Gauntlet Making Class – July 12-13, 2019
Gauntlet Making Class July 12, 2018 - July 13, 2019 Learn how to make a metal gauntlet as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will make one Gauntlet from predetermined template patterns, leather and mild steel. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins. No…
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Knife Making Class with Michael Deibert – Forged in Fire Champion
Knife Making Class – Forging a knife July 15, 2019 - July 19, 2019 You will learn from ABS journeyman smith, Mike Deibert of Deibert Knives. Mike is also a Forged in Fire Champion. This 5 day class will take you through Forging, knife geometry, heat treatment, handle mounting, sharpening and leather sheath making. Students will forge 3-4 knives and finishing one to completion while taking the remaining knives home to continue working on. You will be provided with all tools…
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Crusader Sword Smithing Class – Aug 5-9, 2019
Crusader Sword Smithing Class Aug 5, 2019 - Aug 6, 2019 Learn to make a fully functional sword with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will make a modern Crusader sword from 5160 steel, fully forged & mounted . The aim is to make a fully functional sword. You will be provided with all tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our…
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Basic Blacksmithing Class – October 10-12
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making October 10 @ 4:00 pm - October 12 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their own forge. These tools include a shovel,…
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Advanced Blacksmithing Fireplace Tools – Nov 15-16, 2019
Advanced Blacksmithing Class - Fireplace Tools Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 16, 2019 As with all blacksmithing projects, the possibilities are limitless. This a great opportunity for people looking to hone their skill with clear guidance from THAK while making a fireplace set they take home. Learn to make a fireplace tool set that will include tongs. poker, shovel and broom with rack from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka - THAK). Note: In this class students will be making a rack…
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