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Basic Blacksmithing Class – June 28-30
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making June 28 @ 4:00 pm - June 30 @ 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,…
Find out more »Gauntlet Making Class – July 6-7
Gauntlet Making Class July 6, 2018 - July 7, 2018 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…
Find out more »Breastplate Making Class – July 9-10
Breastplate Making Class July 9, 2018 - July 10, 2018 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 »Knife Making Class – July 14-18
Knife Making Class – Forging a knife Jul 14, 2018 - Jul 18, 2018 You will learn from ABS journeyman smith, Mike Deibert of Deibert Knives. 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 and safety equipment required to attend the class.…
Find out more »Crusader Sword Smithing Class – Aug 6-10
Crusader Sword Smithing Class Aug 6, 2018 - Aug 10, 2018 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…
Find out more »Basic Blacksmithing Class – Sept. 13-15
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making Sept 13 @ 4:00 pm - Sept 15 @ 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,…
Find out more »Advanced Blacksmithing Door Hardware – Sept 28-29
Advanced Blacksmithing Class - Door Hardware Sept 28, 2018 - Sept 29, 2018 The ability to make your own tools is perhaps the single most defining advantage of blacksmiths over other ancient crafts. Learn to make door hardware ranging from thumb latches, butterfly hinges and strap hinge from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka - THAK). Learn practical applications to creating blacksmith hardware related to doors. You will create the basics of functional metal art that will open new doors of creation…
Find out more »Basic Axe Smithing Class – Oct 19-20
Basic Axe Smithing Class Oct 19, 2018 - Oct 20, 2018 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…
Find out more »Basic Blacksmithing Class – Nov. 1-3
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making Nov. 1 @ 4:00 pm - Nov. 3 @ 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,…
Find out more »Advanced Blacksmithing Fireplace Tools – Nov 16-17
Advanced Blacksmithing Class - Fireplace Tools Nov 16, 2018 - Nov 17, 2018 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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