[TheForge] Blacksmithing classes

Tue May 13 23:08:01 2003

Daniel:  You are in Valley Falls, NY?  Isn't that the home of Bader
grinders?

                                            Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Crowther" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 2:55 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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