Resource person: aargentina@roswellgov.com

Location: The Forge at Art Center West | 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA, 30075

Description:

This 12 hour workshop will introduce beginning and intermediate participants to basic techniques of bladesmithing. You will experience a very active class with an emphasis on hands on learning with hammer, heat and iron. Your experience will be an instructional journey through tools and equipment, material selection, body mechanics, design considerations, forging techniques, basic heat treating principles and finishing methods. On day one will begin with participants forging a blade from 5160 steel and conclude with grinding and hardening of the blades. Day two will concentrate on refinement as well as fit and finish with a 2-part wooden handle. Propane forges will be used

Available: Available

Price: $190.00 - $285.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: The studio is covered but outdoors, so please make sure you wear appropriate attire for both the weather and the forge. Layered natural fibers are recommended – do not to wear frayed clothing, synthetics, polys or fleece. Closed-toed shoes are required, but boots are desirable if you have them. If it’s wet outside, we may have moisture on the ground in the forge. We have the necessary tools, eye and ear protection, and leather gloves, but don’t hesitate if you’d like to bring your own if you prefer. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early. Please do not come sick. Don’t forget to eat something before you come and bring / drink plenty of water.

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