Blacksmithing 101 for 1-on-1

First Saturdays: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7
10 am to 12 pm

Registration fee:  $150/$135 for members, plus $15 materials fee payable directly to the instructor (cash)

Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge in a private lesson with instructor Rick Ryer. Working alongside one of the Village’s experienced blacksmiths, learn to manage a coal forge fire; heat stock; form the stock using tools such as hammers and anvils; and complete finish work (which includes operating an electric grinder). Participant will make two J hooks. If time allows, they will make a fireplace poker. No previous experience required.