Garden Tools:
$90 + $25 materials
In this one day class, students will spend the morning learning simple forging techniques to make a "cape cod" weeder. In the afternoon we will make a garden trowel and a small hoe. The students will learn basic forging, fire management, bending, tapering, grinding/sharpening, riveting, and how to burn an implement into a wooden handle. With up to only 4 students, this class is extremely fluid in its ability to adapt to the students interests. Class meets 10-4 (with a quick lunch break).
Please email mike@medelmanart to schedule a workshop.
For pairs of 2, classes can be added/scheduled.
Blacksmithing classes are taught at Spruce Forest Artisan Village, located in Grantsville Maryland.
Important!!!!
Please remember to wear proper clothing! Absolutely NO open toed shoes are allowed in the shop (boots are best, but tennis shoes work). Long pants and clothing that is of natural fiber (cotton) are strongly suggested. You WILL get dirty. Safety glasses/gloves are provided, but it is strongly suggested you bring ones that fit your hands/face. Safety glasses must BE WORN AT ALL TIMES while in the shop. Bringing water/tea/etc is a good idea, as are snacks. Blacksmithing is a physically intense medium, so be prepared. Bring a bag lunch, or purchase one from Penn Alps Restuarant which is across the parking lot.
To sign up, or ask a question about a class, please contact: mike@medelmanart.com
To Sign up for a class please fill out the Registration Form
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Mike Edelman is the resident Blacksmith at Spruce Forest Artisan Village in Grantsville, MD. He has over 17 years experience working with metals, has won numerous awards and exhibited work across the country. For more info, please visit: www.medelmanart.com. |
