Heating the steel in a forge during the Blacksmithing Basics workshop.
Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks and Hairpins
When: Thu., April 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sun., May 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thu., June 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sun., July 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Thu., Sept. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 2023
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to create a steel hook or hairpin to take home. These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).