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Organic Blacksmithing

Organic Blacksmithing

$870.00

Available

Blacksmithing
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18yr+
Oct
11
Sun
-
Oct
17
Sat
PM
04:00
-
AM
09:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 7
Session Hours: 7.00
Program Area: Blacksmithing
Instructor: Mike Dixon
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) -Sketchbook/notebook (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+ week - Bags of coal for students to purchase for use in class - Steel stock – please specify types and sizes needed - Please list any other material needs here: general well-stocked steel rack
Instructor Materials: mild steel balls for natural objects - price will vary with usage. Some rose kits will be available
Equipment Needs: Blacksmith Shop - 1 instructor forge, and 12 student forges - Anvils, hammers, tongs, and other standard shop equipment & tools - Inventory available by request by emailing [email protected] - Please list other equipment needs here: If you are interested in collaborating with the Folk School garden, please email [email protected] and copy [email protected]. If you are interested in collaborating with the Folk School archives, please email [email protected] and copy [email protected].
Skill Level: Intermediate
Total Materials Fees: $55-$88+
Blacksmith Shop
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Bring natural forms to your ironwork. Forge vines, leaves, flowers, grapes, and more for use in practical and decorative projects. Challenge yourself to make your iron more lifelike using form and texture techniques. This class is designed for intermediate blacksmiths; however, more basic beginner-appropriate designs will also be available.

Bring natural forms to your ironwork. Forge vines, leaves, flowers, grapes, and more for use in practical and decorative projects. Challenge yourself to make your iron more lifelike using form and texture techniques. This class is designed for intermediate blacksmiths; however, more basic beginner-appropriate designs will also be available.

 

$55-$88+

Mike Dixon has been a hobby blacksmith for over 40 years. His first forge was cobbled together from plumbing parts, a harrow disc, and a hair-dryer motor! Mike is always learning and loves to teach. He has taken many blacksmithing classes at the Folk School and has been an instructor here since 2012. He has also demonstrated blacksmithing at the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site in Juliette, GA.

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