June 30th Forge a Viking Knife
10am - 5pm This is a Level 1 Blacksmith Class
Prior Blacksmithing Experience is required for this class. Any First Time blacksmith class through my shop or The Crucible will count as prior experience. Official classes through the CBA also count.
Teacher: Celeste Flores
Join us at Seaport Studios to create a forged Viking knife. This is a great introduction to knife making, focusing on blade smithing techniques such as hammer control, tapering and beveling. You will have the opportunity to create a blade with an integral metal handle out of 1045 steel. 1045, when carefully forged can be heat treated in water. Celeste will go over the basics of heat treating and the heat treating process.
This knife is hard work, forging out a long handle by hand in a single day. We will put an edge on the blade in the class. Students can pay for lab time to come back and bring the blade into it’s full potential by sanding the whole thing down to a polished and professional finish.
This is a great process to go through before trying your hand at an impressive hand made blade with scales on the grip.
Teacher: Celeste Flores
Join us at Seaport Studios to create a decorative railroad spike knife. Students will learn safety plus basic blacksmithing techniques such as hammer control, tapering and beveling and twisting. You will have the opportunity to create a railroad spike knife that we will put an edge on.
Please wear all natural fibers such as cotton jeans, t-shirts, wool or leather. Wear closed toed shoes. Synthetic shoes such as sneakers, not advised. Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and spandex melt and stick to skin when heated. Do not wear synthetic clothing when working with fire.
Clay and Steel is located at Seaport Studios in Richmond, CA. Seaport Studios is a studio space filled with individually owned private art businesses. It is an active working shop. Expect there to be fire, noise, welders, grinders, woodworkers, artists, shop dogs and shop cats.
It is possible we will be sharing anvils in this class. You may have to share an anvil.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow students with respect.
Youth age 16 and up permitted with an adult. A parent or guardian of youth will be required to sign a waiver for the youth.
Blacksmithing is a hot labor intensive activity. Just like any other exercise activity you should be in good physical condition to participate and/or should consult with a doctor.
Four student per class maximum. A minimum of two students is needed for the class to run. Any cancellations will be announced 3 days before class. All attempts will be made to avoid cancellation.
Clay and Steel is a small business. Please avoid any cancellation or rescheduling within three days from the start of class. I do understand that last minute events arise. If a student finds they are unable to attend a class within 72 hours before the start of class, we will be happy to offer a spot in a class on another date.
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