Date and Time
Saturday Nov 8, 2014
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Fees/Admission
$100 due at Registration
Website
Contact Information
828-631-0271
Description
The Jackson County Green Energy Park will be offering Blacksmithing Fundamentals on October 18 and November 8th from 9:00 - 5:00. This course is designed to introduce students to the art of blacksmithing. Fundamental techniques will be covered: forge safety, basic hammer techniques, general shaping/squaring/drawing out, heating, quenching, scrolling, and twisting. Once the basics are mastered, the students will make a variety of simple pieces, including twisted hooks, nail swords, bottle openers, a fire poker, and more.
Students must wear closed toe shoes (preferably leather), long pants, and cotton clothing, and should bring a lunch.
Space is limited to 5 students only.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested.
For more information visit our website at www.JCGEP.org
