CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
FALL 2024
Blacksmithing
TOOLS FOR THE FORGE (TEENS & ADULTS)
This course offers introductory instruction to the forging, forming, cutting, and joining skills of blacksmithing. Students will learn basic blacksmith safety, how to start and manage a solid fuel forge, the heat treatment of tool steel, and how to forge weld. Projects range from hooks, stylized leafs, a two-tined fork, cold cut chisel, tong jaws, and a seasonally themed capstone project. Materials will be discussed in the first class; fuel for the student’s forge as well as the mild and tool steel for planned projects are provided by the studio. Students will need to wear 100% natural fiber flame retardant fibers like cotton or wool. No synthetic fibers or blends. Long sleeve shirts and pants that cover tops of footwear. Footwear must be leather or cotton canvas shoes that fully enclose feet. Instructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Blacksmithing Studio (Behind the Jewelry Studio) Maximum: 4 Fee: $344.00 BLA 01 Day/Time: Monday, 6:00-9:00 PM Dates: September 30 - November 11 (7 weeks) BLA 02 Day/Time: Friday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Dates: October 4 - November 15 (7 weeks) BLA 03 INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING (TEENS & ADULTS)
HIDDEN FIGURES (TEENS & ADULTS)
Note: This course is open to students who have previously completed the Introduction to Blacksmithing class. Using traditional hand hammered blacksmithing techniques over a coal burning forge students will forge a basic set of tools for the forge. Initial projects include a fire rake, slot punch, hammer eye drift, and blacksmith hammer. Additional projects as time permits and for continuing students include rivet making tools, tongs, and hardy tools. Materials will be discussed in the first class; fuel for the student’s forge as well as mild and tool steel for planned projects are provided by the studio. Students will need to wear 100% natural fiber flame retardant fibers like cotton or wool. No synthetic fibers or blends. Long sleeve shirts and pants that cover tops of footwear. Footwear must be leather or cotton canvas shoes that fully enclose feet. Instructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Outdoor Blacksmithing Studio (located behind the Jewelry Studio) Maximum: 4 Fee: $369 (includes a $75 supply fee) Code: BLA 05 Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Dates: October 3 - November 14 (7 weeks) Code: BLA 06 Day/Time: Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM Dates: October 5 - November 16 (7 weeks)
Note: This course is open to students who have previously completed the Introduction to Blacksmithing class. Using traditional hand hammered blacksmithing techniques over a coal burning forge students will forge a selection of heads and figures of animals and mythical beasts. The selection of projects includes: cats, dogs, owls, horses, rams, dragons, and wizards. Additional projects available as time permits and for continuing students. Materials will be discussed in the first class; fuel for the student’s forge as well as steel for planned projects are provided by the studio. Students will need to wear 100% natural fiber flame retardant fibers like cotton or wool. No synthetic fibers or blends. Long sleeve shirts and pants that cover tops of footwear. Footwear must be leather or cotton canvas shoes that fully enclose feet. Additional materials for repeat or custom projects can be purchased from the instructor at cost. About the Instructor: Garrett lives in Decatur and is a member of AB ANA and the Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association of Georgia. He enjoys blacksmithing, dry stone masonry, and building log cabins. Instructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Outdoor Blacksmithing Studio (located behind the Jewelry Studio) Maximum: 4 Fee: $344 (includes a $50 supply fee) Code: BLA 04 Day/Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: September 29 - November 10 (7 weeks)
Day/Time: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: October 5 - November 16 (7 weeks)
MORE TOOLS FOR THE FORGE (TEENS & ADULTS)
Photography by Nikolai Montiel, Blacksmithing Student.
Note: This course is open to students who have previously completed Tools for the Forge (Intermediate Blacksmithing) In this class, students will use traditional hand hammered blacksmithing techniques over a coal forge to create additional tools. The instructor will guide students in a selection of projects from options including: tongs, chisels, punches, drifts, hammers, hardy tools, spring fullers, flux spoon, blacksmith's knife, nail headers, and fireplace tools. Materials will be discussed in the first class; fuel for the student’s forge as well as mild and tool steel for planned projects are provided by the studio. Students will need to wear 100% natural fiber flame retardant fibers like cotton or wool. No synthetic fibers or blends. Long sleeve shirts and pants that cover tops of footwear. Footwear must be leather or cotton canvas shoes that fully enclose feet. Additional materials for repeat or custom projects can be purchased from the instructor at cost. Instructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Outdoor Blacksmithing Studio (located behind the Jewelry Studio) Maximum: 4 Fee: $369 (includes a $75 supply fee) Code: BLA 07 Day/Time: Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM Dates: September 29 - November 10 (7 weeks)
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