Calendar, Events & Classes 2018
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2018 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!
February 21 - March 14 Preparing for Summer
This class is an introductory level class, though seasoned smiths should enjoy it as well. Students will create a variety of projects useful around the grill and campfire this summer. Bottle openers ,Toasting forks, fire pokers etc.
4 week Wednesday night class.
Cost: $400.00
($200 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)
February 22 - March 29 Introduction to Knife Making
This class will allow students to create 3 different high carbon knives with different handle styles. No previous experience required.
6 week Thursday night class.
Cost: $500.00
($250.00 deposit required to secure a spot in the class.)
April 6 &7 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.)*
May 3 – 24 Homestead Fundamentals:
In this 4 night Thursday class, students will learn how to set up a homestead forge and some basic forge craft necessary to create useful blacksmithing projects for the homestead.
Cost: $600.00
($325.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee) *
July 27 & 28 Colonial Hardware:
Students will learn to forge a complete set of door hardware, strap hinges, thumb latch, and handle.
Cost: $625.00
($325.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
August 4 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: $250.00
($100.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.)*
September 28 & 29 Basic Tool-Making Intensive:
This class will help students learn to identify and prepare carbon steels. Students will also create some basic punches and chisels, and then learn to harden and temper them.
Cost: 525.00
($275.00 of which is a non-refundable materials fee.) *
October 12 & 13 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.) *
