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Blacksmithing Basics

  • Mon, July 09, 2018
  • Thu, July 12, 2018
  • 4 sessions
  • Mon, July 09, 2018, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Tue, July 10, 2018, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Wed, July 11, 2018, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Thu, July 12, 2018, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Shape iron with fire and hammer! Ignite your passion for blacksmithing as you learn shop safety and gain basic knowledge of the dynamics of forging by making some cool (hot!) stuff. This hands-on workshop will give you plenty of time to practice shaping hot steel with a hammer and anvil. You’ll make a variety of small items, but in this introductory class we will not be teaching bladesmithing or swordsmithing, which are advanced techniques.

Open to ages 13 to 17.  |  $240 ($200 tuition + $40 materials)   

Instructor: Brad Buxton began his blacksmith/metalwork journey in 2009, taking classes through the Guild of Metalsmiths, North House Folk School and with nationally recognized blacksmiths. He works out of his shop, Acme Project Shop, making metal sculpture, bottle openers, campfire cooking tools and other utilitarian pieces. He teaches copper chasing/repousse blacksmith classes, to adults and high school students. His philosophy for teaching blacksmith classes is to focus on five basic processes: drawing and tapering, slitting and punching, bending, twisting, and upsetting.  



CHICAGO AVENUE FIRE ARTS CENTER   3749 Chicago Avenue  |  Minneapolis, MN 55407  |  612-294-0400  |  info@cafac.org 

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