Saturday and Sunday, December 21 & 22: Blacksmithing/Bladesmithing: Make a Hunting Knife, Tomahawk or Hardware

Saturday and Sunday, December 21 & 22, 9AM - 4PM. Under the instruction of blacksmith/bladesmith master Adriaan Gerber, students will have a choice of one of three project offerings: create hardware for your recently created wood blanket chest; make stipe hinges, a set of handles, and a latch ($25 reduction in cost for returning woodworking students); others may make a knife and/or a tomahawk. This will include fitting wooden handles to these projects using a shaving horse and draw knife. Students can fit a handle to their knives. This class is a beginner's course with instruction about safety, tool use, fire-making, and metal work. Students will use both a coal forge and propane burning forge in addition hand tools and anvils indoors. All tools and materials provided. Students are required to wear cotton clothing and safety glasses. Tuition: Non-Members $300; Members $270