2011-2012 Winter Workshop Schedule

2011

Hooked on Blacksmithing                                                Dec. 10 

Learn the basics with a series of hooks.                                Full Day

Hooked on Blacksmithing Evening Class                  Dec. 5 & 12

Same as the full day class spread over 2 evenings.

                                                   2012

Spoon Fed                                                                          Jan. 7

Eating spoons and Ladles                                                     Full Day

Forked Tongue*                                                          Jan. 2 & 9 

Eating and cooking forks                                                  2 Evenings

Getting a Grip*                                                            Feb. 6 & 13

Making blacksmith tongs                                                  2 Evenings 

Nailing things Down*                                                       Feb. 11

Nails and hinge pintles                                                          Full Day  

Hooked on Blacksmithing                                           March 5& 12

Learn the basics with a series of hooks.                              2 Evenings

Axes & Tomahawks**                                                     March 3

Advanced skill level.                                                              Full day

* Some experience necessary

** experience required

Full Day Classes held at Hoffman's Forge are approximately 6 hours working time, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

12-1 lunch break (bring a lunch or visit local restaurants.)

Evening Classes are approximately 3 hours each, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Cost: $85.00 per student for a one day class or a 2 evening class.

Members of local or National blacksmith groups receive a $10.00 discount.

Student is required to bring:

Personal Safety Equipment:

Safety glasses

Leather gloves (inexpensive welding gloves)

Hearing Protection (ear plugs or muffs)

Leather shoes

Clothing made of natural fibers (i.e. blue jeans and long sleeve shirts of cotton)

Signed release form (available at Hoffman's Forge.)

Hoffman's Forge Provides:

All tools and materials.

Class size limited to 5 Students

To secure your place, send a check to:

Hoffman's Forge

2301 Duss Ave. Suite 26

Ambridge, Pa 15003

 Registration:

               
                 Fair at New Boston, 2009                         Fort George, Ontario, 2010

Jymm offers demonstrations with his historically correct 18th. century military traveling forge, equipment and clothing, or his modern traveling equipment. Contact Jymm for costs and scheduling.

"Hands on" lessons, similar to those held at Hoffman's Forge, available to come to your location. Contact Jymm for costs and scheduling.

Would you like to recreate an historic blacksmith shop or develop educational programs? Jymm offers assistance with researching developing exhibits and programs.