[TheForge] Blacksmithing classes

Tue May 13 20:52:03 2003

I believe that ABANA will list classes on their calendar.  ABANA and many of
the affiliates offer scholarships for classes and other educational
opportunities.  There is usually some type of non monetary payback involved,
like presenting a workshop or article.  One of the board members would have
more info, whichever one is in charge of scholarships.
-Kirsten
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Crowther" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 4:55 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Blacksmithing classes


> Actually I'd LOVE to see ABANA or some other organization start a NATIONAL
> listing for blacksmith classes or tutoring.  Only a handful of colleges,
> art institutions, and other educational institutions advertise these
> courses.  But how many more individuals also offer tuition?
>
> So, as long as this topic is open, and since the other gentleman is out in
> CA.  I'd like to add our classes to the list.
>
> The blacksmithing courses listed below are starting points for students,
> and as such they are open ended so the skills learned can be continuously
> built upon. The projects listed for each class are typical for most
> students taking these classes, but they are not necessarily the only ones.
> Since the goal is to gain a series of specific blacksmithing skills, we
are
> willing to work with students to help them pick projects that not only
> further a particular skill but will also be of interest to the student.
>
> Basic Blacksmithing:
> - Tuition $30/hr + materials used.
> - Students will learn hammer control, tapering, basic curls, shouldering,
> riveting, twists, hot cutting, basic metallurgy, safety, tool
nomenclature,
> simple twists, and general "white" work.
> - Typical projects: J-Hook, S-Hook, drive hook, fire poker, candelabra,
> tremmel hook, hook plate, crampons, flesh fork, tongs, chisel, & prick
punch.
>
> Intermediate Blacksmithing:
> - Tuition $30/hr + materials used.
> - Students will learn, fine hammer control, scrolling, collaring,
> mortis-tennon joinery, forge brazing, fine "white" work, basic tool
making,
> additional twist styles, practical application of metallurgy, forge
welding,
> - Typical projects: fireplace tools, froe, draw knife, standing or hanging
> chandelier, specialty tongs, anvil tools, simple jigs, basic cutlery.
>
> Blacksmith Shop Time:
> - $15/hr + materials used.
> - Students may come and use the shop to continue work on their projects or
> practice techniques without direct instruction. Instructor will be present
> for safety reasons but may be engaged in projects of his/her own.
>
> Classes are available at 2 locations:
>
> 35 State St
> Valley Falls, NY
>
> and
>
> 71 Lawrence St.
> Glens Falls, NY
>
>
> Daniel Crowther &
> Sarah Ritchie-Crowther
> Oak & Acorn
> Valley Falls, NY
> 518-753-9592
> http://www.oakandacorn.com
>
>
>
>
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