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SUMMARY:Intro to Blacksmithing for Hobbyists
DESCRIPTION:Curious about blacksmithing but not sure where to start? This introductory blacksmithing class is designed for beginners and hobbyists alike who want to experience the fundamentals of forging in a welcoming\, hands-on environment.\n\n \n\nThe class will feature live demonstrations of forging classic beginner projects\, including a coat hook\, decorative leaf\, and belt buckle. Along the way\, you'll learn core blacksmithing techniques such as tapering\, bending\, twisting\, punching\, cutting\, and riveting\, and see how these skills come together in real projects.\n\n \n\nWe'll also discuss what you need to get started on your own: essential tools and equipment\, budget-friendly alternatives\, safety considerations\, and resources for further classes and learning.\n\n \n\nTo top it off\, attendees will have the opportunity to briefly step up to the anvil and try forging hot steel themselves\, giving you a true feel for the craft. No prior experience required - just curiosity and a willingness to swing a hammer!\n\n \n\nAbout Presenter Charlie Wyffels:\n\nCharlie Wyffels has been smithing for about 6 years now\, with periods of tutelage under professional crafters and artists in St. Louis\, MO\, Minneapolis\, and Bali\, Indonesia.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">Curious about blacksmithing but not sure where to start? This introductory blacksmithing class is designed for beginners and hobbyists alike who want to experience the fundamentals of forging in a welcoming\, hands-on environment.</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">The class will feature live demonstrations of forging classic beginner projects\, including a coat hook\, decorative leaf\, and belt buckle. Along the way\, you&rsquo\;ll learn core blacksmithing techniques such as tapering\, bending\, twisting\, punching\, cutting\, and riveting\, and see how these skills come together in real projects.</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">We&rsquo\;ll also discuss what you need to get started on your own: essential tools and equipment\, budget-friendly alternatives\, safety considerations\, and resources for further classes and learning.</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">To top it off\, attendees will have the opportunity to briefly step up to the anvil and try forging hot steel themselves\, giving you a true feel for the craft. No prior experience required - just curiosity and a willingness to swing a hammer!</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">About Presenter Charlie Wyffels:</span><br />\n<span style="color:rgb(38\, 46\, 51)\; font-family:montserrat\,sans-serif\; font-size:18px">Charlie Wyffels has been smithing for about 6 years now\, with periods of tutelage under professional crafters and artists in St. Louis\, MO\, Minneapolis\, and Bali\, Indonesia.</span>
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URL:https://business.elkriverchamber.org/events/details/intro-to-blacksmithing-for-hobbyists-33315
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