Calendar, Events & Classes 2019
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2019 Classes at Calerin Forge
Materials fee and ½ class fees due a week in advance.
Balance of class fees must be paid in full by the 1st night of class.
Cancelations must be received 1 month in advance in order to receive a class refund.
NOTE: Classes MUST have a minimum of 4 participants, no exceptions.
Get a friend to join a class with you and both of you will receive a Calerin Forge T-Shirt!
March 15 & 16 Basic Blacksmithing:
This class will introduce students to the basic skill set necessary to successful forge work. The class is project driven and fast-paced. Participants will leave with a hands on knowledge of basic forge craft including heat treating and tempering of carbon steels.
Cost: $575.00
($300.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
April 19 & 20 Homestead Iron Fundamentals:
Students will learn basic forgecraft fundamentals while making practical and useful items for the homestead.
No previous experience needed.
Cost: $575.00
($300.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
May 11 Introduction to Knife Making
In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.
Cost: $275.00
($125.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)
June 7 & 8 Colonial Hardware:
Students will learn to forge a complete set of door hardware, strap hinges, thumb latch, and handle.
Cost: $500.00
($250.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
August 3 Introduction to Knife-Making:
In this 1 day intensive class, students will learn basic forge-craft and will complete a high carbon knife with scale handles. They will also learn to finish and heat-treat their knives.
Cost: $275.00
($125.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
September 27 & 28 Basic Blacksmithing:
This class will introduce students to the basic skill set necessary to successful forge work. The class is project driven and fast-paced. Participants will leave with a hands on knowledge of basic forge craft including heat treating and tempering of carbon steels.
Cost: $575.00
($300.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
October 25 & 26 Damascus Knife Making:
Students will learn to forge a billet of mixed high carbon steels and forge an 80 layer Damascus knife including heat treatment, etching, and attaching the handle.
Basic blacksmithing and knowledge of forge welding required.
Limit of two students.
Cost: $600.00
($325.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee) *
November 29 & 30 Forging Christmas:
Students will learn to make a series of projects designed to teach basic forgecraft and that will be suitable for gift-giving.
Cost: $500.00
($275.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.) *
