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Workshop - Blacksmithing Basics Through Utensils


  • John C Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC (map)

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

Earlier Event: October 7
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