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Beginning Blacksmithing
June 23, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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.