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Age Limit 8 Yrs. and up

This basic blacksmith class will begin with crucial safety instructions, ensuring that participants are equipped with knowledge on protective gear and awareness of their surroundings. I will introduce the fundamental tools of the trade, such as hammers, tongs, and anvils, and delve into fire management techniques to maintain the forge at optimal temperatures. Students would then progress to hands-on experience, starting with simpler projects like forging a nail, which teaches hammer control and precision. As skills develop, more complex tasks such as creating a simple hook, spoon, and screwdriver would be undertaken, each project building on the last and reinforcing the techniques learned. Embarking on a blacksmithing course is like stepping back in time to an era where crafting tools by hand was the norm. Over eight hours, spread across four sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of this ancient craft. Starting with safety and fire management, they'll progress to mastering hammer control and creating simple nails. By the third session, they'll be shaping hooks with confidence, and in the final session, they'll tackle the intricate process of forging a screwdriver, complete with metal tempering. It's a hands-on journey through the art of transforming raw metal into functional beauty.