Fall Catalog 2022 (Callanwolde Fine Arts Center)

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER

FALL 2022

Blacksmithing

INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING (TEENS & ADULTS)

TOOLS FOR THE FORGE (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. Projects include a fire rake, round punch, slot punch, hot cut chisel, hammer eye drift, cross peen hammer, and hot cut hardy. 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 non- flammable fibers (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 ABANA and the Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association of Georgia. He enjoys blacksmithing, dry stone masonry, and building log cabins. Code: BLA 03 Instructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Outdoor Blacksmithing Studio (located behind the Jewelry Studio) Maximum: 4 Fee: $394.00 (includes a $100 supply fee)

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, tongs, 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 non- flammable fibers (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 ABANA and the Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association of Georgia. He enjoys blacksmithing, dry stone masonry, and building log cabins. I nstructor: Garrett Goebel Location: Outdoor Blacksmithing Studio (located behind the Jewelry Studio ) Maximum: 4 Fee: $344.00 (includes a $50 supply fee)

Code: BLA 01 Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:30 - 12:30 Dates: Sept. 17 - Oct. 29 (7 weeks)

Day/Time: Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM Dates: Sept. 18 - Oct. 30 (7 weeks)

Code: BLA 02 Day/Time: Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30 Dates: Sept. 17 - Oct. 29 (7 weeks) Woodworking

BUILD A WINDSOR STOOL NEW CLASS!

This two day class will introduce students to all the techniques of Windsor Chair making. The students will carve the scooped seat, drill and ream tapered compound mortises, cut matching tapered tenons, learn wet-dry construction technique, and sizing with hide glue. All of the work is done using hand tools. All the tools and materials are provided. At the end of the second day we will cover the finishing process with milk paint, oil and wax. After taking this class the students will have all the information needed to build a Windsor chair. There will be a 30-minute lunch break each day, so bring a sack lunch.

Code: WOOD 01 Instructor: Rusty Tchernis Location: TBD Maximum: 4 Fee: $400.00 (includes a $100 supply fee) Day/Time: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dates: October 8 & 9 (2 day workshop)

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