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Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal
Carving Faces in Metal

Carving Faces in Metal

$730.00

Available

Blacksmithing
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Friday)
Ages
18yr+
Aug
30
Sun
-
Sep
4
Fri
PM
04:00
-
PM
12:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Blacksmithing
Instructor: Ian Thomsen
Studio/Location: Blacksmith Shop
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Closed-toe, leather work shoes - Cotton clothing; long pants/no cuff - Safety glasses* - Ear protection* - Leather apron & gloves (optional) - Water bottle - Personal tools, if desired * The school has generic ear plugs and safety glasses available. However, you are encouraged to bring your own high-quality, well-fitting ear and eye protection. The Folk School Craft Shop also sells high-quality safety glasses.
School Fee & Materials: FOLK SCHOOL FEE: Yes Standard Coal Fee: $23 - $46 Standard Steel Fee: $35-$40+
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Total Materials Fees: $58-$86+
Blacksmith Shop
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Gain an understanding of the principles involved in figure and face carving in steel and apply them to your own work. Make six to eight hand tools to use throughout the process for carving and shaping several finished faces/heads including–but not limited to–wizards, bald heads, mules, dragons, skulls, etc. Intermediate to advanced levels welcome.

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Gain an understanding of the principles involved in figure and face carving in steel and apply them to your own work. Make six to eight hand tools to use throughout the process for carving and shaping several finished faces/heads including–but not limited to–wizards, bald heads, mules, dragons, skulls, etc. Intermediate to advanced levels welcome.

 

$58-$86+

Ian Thomsen is an artist metalsmith working in Asheboro NC. He got his beginnings in blacksmithing through colonial reenacting as a child and has pursued the forging arts ever since. He produces everything from early American tools, to art nouveau and modern gates and railings. His hope is to honor the heritage, while embracing the future of American artisanal forging and ironwork. You can find Ian creating under the name Science Hill Ironworks.

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