Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing by making small functional objects. Using techniques such as tapering, twisting, scrolling, punching, splitting, riveting, and forge-welding, we’ll explore the amazing plastic properties of hot steel to give it shape and purpose. We’ll begin with simple items (hooks, bottle openers) and basic tool-making (chisels, punches) and then move to projects that use joinery to connect components (candlesticks, pot racks, etc.). Whether you’ve never forged before or are looking to review skills and expand your repertoire, this workshop will be a fast-paced survey of forging with an eye toward smart design. Beginning level. 

Beginners Welcome, Registration at penland.org

Learn fundamental forging processes to make spoons, forks, spatulas, and more. Bring your favorite utensils for inspiration! Get acquainted with tools and techniques, including fire management, hammer control, and forging ergonomics. Explore tapering, shouldering, spreading, upsetting, slitting, bending, punching, riveting, grinding, and finishing metalwork. You'll also learn to heat-treat tool steel to make chisels and punches.

All Levels Welcome, Registration at folkschool.org

You will make a functional tomahawk! Tomahawks can be used as a tool for chopping, a weapon/hobby for throwing, or simply a simple decoration. After forge-welding a coil-spring cutting edge and forming the eye using a tomahawk mandrel, you will have an opportunity to embellish your tomahawk with chisel and punch designs. Finally, you will heat-treat the blade before fitting a hickory handle and crafting a leather sheath.

All materials included. Register here

Learn fundamental forging processes to make spoons, forks, spatulas, and more. Bring your favorite utensils for inspiration! Get acquainted with tools and techniques, including fire management, hammer control, and forging ergonomics. Explore tapering, shouldering, spreading, upsetting, slitting, bending, punching, riveting, grinding, and finishing metalwork. You'll also learn to heat-treat tool steel to make chisels and punches.

All Levels Welcome, Register Here

If you are in West Tennessee, Winter Arts, a pop-up sales gallery experience, is taking place in Memphis as usual with a select supply of Pardee Metal wares. Visit Saddle Creek - 7509 Poplar Avenue, suite 106, Germantown TN 38138, from November 26 - December 24. More info here.

Take full advantage of the power hammer's versatility and brute force! Learn to forge safely and efficiently using the power hammer while creating a set of tools and learning to use them. Gain useful tips, tools and sample projects while gaining skill.

Intermediate; Register Here

If you are in West Tennessee and still want the in-person experience Winter Arts, a pop-up sales gallery experience, is taking place in Memphis as usual (with CDC precautions). Visit PardeeMetal's booth in Saddle Creek - 7509 Poplar Avenue, suite 106, Germantown TN 38138, from November 27 - December 24. More info here.

Fall is normally the time when we get to be together at craft fairs, but many have opted to skip this year or host virtual festivities; such is the case for the weekend of ArtProwl! Hop over to artroundtennessee.org to prowl artists' demos, studio tours, and an online auction.