A Taste of Blacksmithing January 13, 2009

It's not horseshoes! Get acquainted with the art and craft of blacksmithing. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basic smithing techniques of hammering, drawing-out, cutting, bending, and twisting. Using these techniques and a coal-fired forge you will bring a piece of iron to an incandescent heat and with anvil, hammer, and tongs create one or more cooking skewers or a decorative and useful 'S'-hook. You will appreciate the beauty of both the process and the result.

Official Website: http://www.bcae.org/ecat?Open&CC=fblk