Hammered Heart Forge
Youth Blacksmith Camp
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Description
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Designed for beginners, ages 13 and up.
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Each participant 17and under must have an adult in attendance.
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Participation is limited to FOUR participants per 3 day session set.
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We'll be making 2 projects, a grilling fork and a candlestick holder.
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Cost is $350 per participant. Payment dialogue below.
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Water, safety glasses and gloves are provided.
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A Liability Waiver is required to be signed
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The workshop is led by Michael Sebacher, a local artisan and teacher... his bio here.
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What and How
Instruction includes discussion, slide show presentation, videos and demonstrations. This is a hands-on event... most learning will come from doing. Safety rules will be thoroughly explained and strictly followed by all participants.
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Session 1-Monday
History and heritage of blacksmithing
Blacksmithing traditions
About steel and heat
Safety in the studio
Tools and equipment
How we move metal
Hammer practice
Heat, hold and hit
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Session 2-Tuesday
Project Grilling Fork
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Session 3-Wednesday
Project Candlestick Holder
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When
Two session sets are scheduled...
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Set 1 is July 17, 18,19
Set 2 is July 24,25,26
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All sessions times are from 9am until 12noon.
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Where
Workshops are conducted at the Hammered Heart Forge Studio located at 272 Lowell Drive in Sharpsburg.
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We're located on a working horse farm please mind the ducks, riders, dogs, geese and other critters on the way in:)
​Important Things to Remember
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​Dress for the weather and the environment. This is a working studio ... dirt, grit, and heat are always present.
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Gloves, safety glasses and water are provided. Prescription glasses are fine as worn.
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Long hair should be tied back or under a hat.
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Nylon or polyester clothing is unsafe ... cotton, wool, or leather work:)
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Taking photos/videos is definitely encouraged but mustn't interfere with others working.
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Those under 17 must be accompanied by a related, responsible adult.
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Safety rules will be thoroughly explained and strictly followed by all participants.
Cost
Workshop cost is $350 per participant...payment dialogue below.
Youth Blacksmith Camp
Set 1 - July 17,18,19
Youth Blacksmith Camp
Set 2 - July 24,25,26
Contact
Please contact me any time with questions:
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Please feel free to visit studio prior to your workshop date:)
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