$125.00 Instructor: Than King, Professional BlacksmithDate: TBDTime: TBDLocation: 3200 S Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, Unit 219 Project: Cheese Knife Class Size: 6 studentsClass Level: Beginner, 14 yrs and up. Participants ages 14-17 yrs must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also registered for the class. Description: Students will make a cheese knife Skills Taught: You will be introduced to the parts of the anvil and how they are used; hammer control for effective movement of metal; the basics of drawing out, tapering, and bending; operation of a propane forge, and shop safety. Prerequisites: No experience necessary How to RegisterAdd the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the checkout process to reserve your spot. Refund Policy: Eligible refunds will be issued as website credit according to the schedule outlined below. Monetary refunds may also be requested, minus a 5% service fee. Refund schedule: 100% refund with at least 30 days notice, 50% refund with at least 14 days notice. No refund with less than 14 days' notice. If the class does not fill, we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund as a website credit. If the class is full, feel free to send us an email at [email protected] to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up. SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT Safety equipment to bring:Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glassesEar protectionLeather palmed glovesLeather apron (optional) AttireClothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like sportswear or nylon pants.Closed toed shoes.No loose-fitting clothingLong hair must be tied back. Bring your own water bottle, lunch, and snacks as needed. Suggested reading: First Fires A downloadable PDF provided by Jeffery Hoffman in cooperation with Blacksmith Association of Missouri (BAM) bamsite.org Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing book. Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1. This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project-based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.
