Critters

$870.00

Full

Blacksmithing

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

Ages

Sep

Sun

Sep

Sat

04:00

09:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 7.00

Program Area: Blacksmithing

Instructor: Joe Miller

Studio/Location: Blacksmith Shop

Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Water bottle - Closed-toe, leather work shoes - Cotton clothing; long pants/no cuff - Safety glasses* - Ear protection* - Particulate respirator or N95 mask* (optional) - Leather apron & gloves (optional) - Personal tools, if desired * The school has generic ear plugs and safety glasses available to borrow. However, you are encouraged to bring your own high-quality, well-fitting ear and eye protection. The Blacksmith Shop also sells safety glasses and N95 masks if needed.

School Fee & Materials: FOLK SCHOOL FEE: $55-$88+ Standard Coal Fee: $22-$44+ Standard Steel Fee: $35-$44+ MATERIALS - 1/4 plate - 14- AND 16-gauge steel, 1/8 x 3, 1/8 x 4 - Various sizes of bar stock up to 1/2" - Some large sizes of bar stock may be needed for tooling - All oxygen & acet. tanks full, plus 2 extra sets - Argon - CO2 tank full

Instructor Materials: - Extra mig welder

Equipment Needs: Blacksmith Shop - Gas and coal forges - Arc torches - must have "rosebud" for each torch - Mig welder(s) - Hand tools - Small side grinders - Tips and electrodes for Joe's plasma torch. (Elizabeth, call him.)

Skill Level: All Levels

Total Materials Fees: $55-$88+

Blacksmith Shop
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Forge and fabricate hollow-form critters from mild steel. Bears, bugs, squirrels, birds, or fish–if it walks, flies, swims, or slithers you can create it in a realistic or expressive style. Enthusiastic students of any level who are comfortable working with their hands and willing to work hard are invited to join us for this fun and challenging class.

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Forge and fabricate hollow-form critters from mild steel. Bears, bugs, squirrels, birds, or fish–if it walks, flies, swims, or slithers you can create it in a realistic or expressive style. Enthusiastic students of any level who are comfortable working with their hands and willing to work hard are invited to join us for this fun and challenging class.

$55-$88+

Joe Miller has been blacksmithing for almost 40 years. He produces small, functional pieces such as fireplace equipment and ornamental lighting, as well as larger architectural and sculptural work for private and public commissions. He maintains a blacksmith shop about a mile from the Folk School and has taught here for more than 20 years.

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