Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village presents

Beginning Blacksmithing

Saturday, June 23rd & Sunday, June 24th

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Past Traditions to Present Practice

Part of a Series on Traditional Ways and Means

This class will introduce you to the wonders and joys of Blacksmithing.

Class will be held Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Students will meet in the Blacksmith Shop at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.

Students must wear work clothes with work boots. Please bring a lunch.

Topics to be Covered

Day 1

• Introduction/Welcome/Teams
• Shop Safety
• Shop Tour/Tool Introduction
• Fire up the Forge
• Tapers
• Curves/Scrolls
• “S” Hooks
• Wall Hooks
• Slit/Drift
• Bottle Opener

Day 2

• Welcome/Follow Up
• Shop Safety
• Different Steels/Uses
• Fire up the Forge
• Tool Making Introduction
• Tong Making
• Hold Fast/Hot Punch
• Open Forge to Close

Price

Non-Members $60.00; Members $50.00.

Limited to 8 persons. 16 years of age or older.

Class is now SOLD OUT!

Contact

To register, please call 716-689-1440.

Please direct all further inquiries to Historic Buildings and Grounds Manager, Scott Schotz, at sschotz@bnhv.org or 716-689-1440 ext. 7713.