Book & Paper Arts Workshops
Intro to Blacksmithing (Olympia, WA)
This is an introduction to blacksmithing class. Students will make nails, decorative leaves or BBQ skewers to take home. Students will be introduced to tools and basic techniques. This class will provide the experience needed for more advanced upcoming classes, such as Forge Building, Hand-Forged Hardware, Tool Making, Chest Hardware, Open-Project Forge, and Traditional Joinery. Students who have already taken the class are welcome and can work on previous projects or select from a few more advanced projects.
Location/Venue: At instructor's Studio 23
Original website page: https://tinyurl.com/yc4h4rd6 (scroll down to locate infomation)
Cost/Fee: $150
Material fee: $?
This organization's calendar: https://tinyurl.com/yc4h4rd6
Instructor: Kelly Rigg's metalwork draws on his passion for the natural world where birds, insects and natural forms are reoccurring themes. Kelly has taught blacksmithing classes at South Puget Sound Community College and The Evergreen State College. Kelly is excited to have the opportunity to continue the blacksmithing tradition of teaching others his craft. At Arbutus, Kelly will be teaching beginning and intermediate blacksmithing techniques and how to set up a basic home smithy.