Are you ready to get your hands hot and learn some primitive blacksmithing? You will learn safety, hammer technique, and basic forging! Plus, the fire forges are fueled by wood scraps, adding to the unique nature of the experience. You'll take steel rod and create a decorative drive hook to take home and show off your new skills - this is one smithing experience you won't want to miss! PLUS, you'll have the skills to continue learning this craft and create your own works of art.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
**IMPORTANT NOTE ON APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Shirt that is of natural fibers, jeans, and shoes that completely cover feet. Safety gear will be supplied. Also, don't forget you're playing with fire, so depending on the time of day and season, a hat, sunscreen and bottle of water could be useful. Don't forget to rest up before the class and bring all your muscle!**
Sam Thompson is the owner and founder of Ravens Keep Forge: Magical Primitive Blacksmithing. Sam has a mission is to take scrap/unwanted metal and re-purpose it into something functional and pleasing to the eye. At Ravens Keep Forge, Sam salvages for the steel/metal/copper and then reforms it in their very primitive forge. This forge uses no coal, only homemade charcoal. While the process may take longer, the energy input into reusing world's valuable resources is more than worth it. Check out all the magic that Ravens Keep Forge offers! You can also follow Sam on Instagram and Facebook.
Makers under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org with questions or comments.
Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.
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Address:1375 N Martin Luther King Jr DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
