RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshop Series- Beginning Blacksmithing: Fireplace Poker
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/29/2022
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BLACKSMITHING
September 3 & 25, October 23 & 29 | Times vary
Join instructor Jonathan Bernard to learn the art of blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on training sessions at Cumming Nature Center. Classes for all skill levels will be offered in September & October, ranging from the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing to Advanced Knife-Making courses. Each participant will go home with an object they created during the class.
BEGINNING BLACKSMITHING: FIREPLACE POKER
Saturday, September 3 | 1pm
Saturday, October 29 | 10:30am
Beginner blacksmithing builds on the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing course, and introduces students to the challenge of working with thicker metals. Students create a fireplace poker with decorative twists and a tapered handle. Students are required to have either taken the introduction class or have prior experience blacksmithing. There is a maximum of four students per session for increased one-on-one instruction.
Materials are included in the cost of the class.
Cost: $70 per person
Duration: 2 hours
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
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