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SUMMARY:Complete Basic Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management\, hammering methods\, drawing out\, upsetting\, cutting\, splitting\, twisting\, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/complete-basic-blacksmithing-33/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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SUMMARY:Complete Basic Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management\, hammering methods\, drawing out\, upsetting\, cutting\, splitting\, twisting\, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/complete-basic-blacksmithing-34/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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CREATED:20251204T164343Z
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SUMMARY:Complete Basic Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management\, hammering methods\, drawing out\, upsetting\, cutting\, splitting\, twisting\, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/complete-basic-blacksmithing-35/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164343Z
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SUMMARY:Complete Basic Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management\, hammering methods\, drawing out\, upsetting\, cutting\, splitting\, twisting\, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/complete-basic-blacksmithing-36/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164140Z
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SUMMARY:Open Forge Night
DESCRIPTION:Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season\, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes\, long pants\, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/open-forge-night-44/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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CREATED:20251204T164156Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Roasting Fork
DESCRIPTION:Always a popular class\, Create Your Own Roasting Fork is geared towards the novice blacksmith. Blacksmith Steve Gurzler will teach basic blacksmithing skills while the students work to create a roasting fork for marshmallows or maybe even bratwurst. Bring something to roast at the end of the day with your finished product!
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/create-your-own-roasting-fork-5/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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CREATED:20251204T170455Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza Knife
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on class\, students will craft a 12″ dual-handled pizza knife designed for precision and durability. Students will start by firing up their coal forge\, and then shape their blade from a single piece of mild steel. Once forged\, the blade will be hardened using a super quench process to ensure lasting strength. Students will grind their knives to a razor-sharp edge\, ideal for slicing pizza with a smooth rocking motion. Inspired by the traditional Eskimo Ulu knife\, this versatile tool also lends itself to tasks such as fleshing animal hides\, making it both functional and historically rooted.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/pizza-knife/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pizza-Knife-Barsky-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164141Z
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SUMMARY:Open Forge Night
DESCRIPTION:Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season\, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes\, long pants\, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/open-forge-night-45/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164012Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of the Forge
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to try blacksmithing\, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-16/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-1-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164025Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of the Forge
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to try blacksmithing\, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-17/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T170315Z
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SUMMARY:Forging Square Head Dividers
DESCRIPTION:In this course each student will get a chance to forge their own set of dividers based on 18th century designs. These tools would have traditionally been used to trace and chart out patterns as well as calculate size or distance. This is a helpful tool for any traditional wood or metal worker and would be an excellent additional to any tool chest. This class will involve forge welding and hand filing. It is recommended that students taking this course have some basic working knowledge of blacksmithing (how to operate a forge\, using hand tools\, etc.). Prior forge welding experience is not required.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-square-head-dividers/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Square-Head-Dividers-Novko-scaled.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T170315Z
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SUMMARY:Forging Square Head Dividers
DESCRIPTION:In this course each student will get a chance to forge their own set of dividers based on 18th century designs. These tools would have traditionally been used to trace and chart out patterns as well as calculate size or distance. This is a helpful tool for any traditional wood or metal worker and would be an excellent additional to any tool chest. This class will involve forge welding and hand filing. It is recommended that students taking this course have some basic working knowledge of blacksmithing (how to operate a forge\, using hand tools\, etc.). Prior forge welding experience is not required.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-square-head-dividers-2/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Square-Head-Dividers-Novko-scaled.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164026Z
UID:10003070-1780596000-1780605000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of the Forge
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to try blacksmithing\, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-18/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165319Z
UID:10003272-1781341200-1781366400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:One of the most crucial skills for any smith is the ability to forge weld. This 2-day class will cover a variety of different forge welds from welding chain to more complicated techniques.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forge-welding/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Forge-Welding-Heidemann.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165319Z
UID:10003273-1781427600-1781452800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:One of the most crucial skills for any smith is the ability to forge weld. This 2-day class will cover a variety of different forge welds from welding chain to more complicated techniques.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forge-welding-2/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Forge-Welding-Heidemann.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164141Z
UID:10003094-1781719200-1781728200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Open Forge Night
DESCRIPTION:Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season\, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes\, long pants\, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/open-forge-night-46/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blacksmithing-Introductory-Photo-for-pg13-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164310Z
UID:10003132-1781859600-1781884800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Next to your hammer\, the most important tool when working in the forge is your tongs! Properly made tongs will hold work securely and safely\, making your forging experience more enjoyable. In this class you’ll learn how to make flat jaw\, bolt\, and lip law tongs and if time allows perhaps more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-tongs-9/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Forging-Tongs-Dick-Sargent.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164310Z
UID:10003133-1781946000-1781971200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Next to your hammer\, the most important tool when working in the forge is your tongs! Properly made tongs will hold work securely and safely\, making your forging experience more enjoyable. In this class you’ll learn how to make flat jaw\, bolt\, and lip law tongs and if time allows perhaps more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-tongs-10/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Forging-Tongs-Dick-Sargent.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164311Z
UID:10003134-1782032400-1782057600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Next to your hammer\, the most important tool when working in the forge is your tongs! Properly made tongs will hold work securely and safely\, making your forging experience more enjoyable. In this class you’ll learn how to make flat jaw\, bolt\, and lip law tongs and if time allows perhaps more.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-tongs-11/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Forging-Tongs-Dick-Sargent.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T170653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T170653Z
UID:10003359-1782550800-1782576000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Sheepsfoot Knife and Marlin Spike with Sheath
DESCRIPTION:In this class you’ll learn to forge a knife featuring a sheepsfoot blade with a paracord wrapped handle\, crafted from mild steel and hardened using super quench. The sheepsfoot blade\, known for its straight edge and rounded tip\, is ideal for clean controlled cuts without the risk of accidental punctures- perfect for slicing rope or working on confined spaces. You’ll also forge a marlin spike; a pointed metal tool designed to separate rope strands and untie stubborn knots. It’s an essential tool for sailors and anyone who works with lines\, and it’s especially useful when splicing multi-stranded ropes. To complete the set\, we’ll make a belt sheath from vegetable-tanned cowhide\, custom-fitted to hold both tools securely. This practical combo is a must-have for nautical enthusiasts and outdoorsmen alike.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/sheepsfoot-knife-and-marlin-spike-with-sheath/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sheepsfoot-Knife-and-Marlin-Spike-Barsky-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T170654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T170654Z
UID:10003360-1782637200-1782662400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Sheepsfoot Knife and Marlin Spike with Sheath
DESCRIPTION:In this class you’ll learn to forge a knife featuring a sheepsfoot blade with a paracord wrapped handle\, crafted from mild steel and hardened using super quench. The sheepsfoot blade\, known for its straight edge and rounded tip\, is ideal for clean controlled cuts without the risk of accidental punctures- perfect for slicing rope or working on confined spaces. You’ll also forge a marlin spike; a pointed metal tool designed to separate rope strands and untie stubborn knots. It’s an essential tool for sailors and anyone who works with lines\, and it’s especially useful when splicing multi-stranded ropes. To complete the set\, we’ll make a belt sheath from vegetable-tanned cowhide\, custom-fitted to hold both tools securely. This practical combo is a must-have for nautical enthusiasts and outdoorsmen alike.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/sheepsfoot-knife-and-marlin-spike-with-sheath-2/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sheepsfoot-Knife-and-Marlin-Spike-Barsky-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164226Z
UID:10003109-1783760400-1783785600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging a Chef's Knife
DESCRIPTION:This class is taught by renowned instructor and the very first winner of History Channel’s Forged in Fire\, Matthew Parkinson. The chef’s knife is the most used knife in almost any home. These iconic knives help to create meals for family and loved ones. Well-made kitchen knives can last a lifetime and this class will give you the opportunity to create one of your very own. In this two-day class students will make their own chef’s knife from high carbon steel. All aspects of bladesmithing will be covered\, from forging the blade to shaping\, then heat treating\, grinding\, and polishing\, making and fitting a wooden handle and finally\, sharpening – with very special attention given to the design and geometry of this kind of knife. This class is intended as an introductory bladesmithing class\, but some forging experience is helpful.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-a-chefs-knife-17/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164227Z
UID:10003110-1783846800-1783872000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging a Chef's Knife
DESCRIPTION:This class is taught by renowned instructor and the very first winner of History Channel’s Forged in Fire\, Matthew Parkinson. The chef’s knife is the most used knife in almost any home. These iconic knives help to create meals for family and loved ones. Well-made kitchen knives can last a lifetime and this class will give you the opportunity to create one of your very own. In this two-day class students will make their own chef’s knife from high carbon steel. All aspects of bladesmithing will be covered\, from forging the blade to shaping\, then heat treating\, grinding\, and polishing\, making and fitting a wooden handle and finally\, sharpening – with very special attention given to the design and geometry of this kind of knife. This class is intended as an introductory bladesmithing class\, but some forging experience is helpful.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-a-chefs-knife-18/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Forging-a-Chefs-Knife.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164141Z
UID:10003095-1784138400-1784147400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Open Forge Night
DESCRIPTION:Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season\, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes\, long pants\, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/open-forge-night-47/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165757Z
UID:10003314-1784365200-1784390400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:National Curriculum Level 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills\, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner)\, Level II (intermediate)\, Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety\, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques\, including tapering\, bending\, forging and heat-treating hand tools\, punching and drifting\, basic blacksmithing math\, forging to dimension\, forge-welding\, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project\, the Gate Latch\, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I\, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification\, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/national-curriculum-level-1-5/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/National-Curriculum-Lvl-1-Bob-Menard.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165759Z
UID:10003315-1784451600-1784476800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:National Curriculum Level 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills\, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner)\, Level II (intermediate)\, Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety\, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques\, including tapering\, bending\, forging and heat-treating hand tools\, punching and drifting\, basic blacksmithing math\, forging to dimension\, forge-welding\, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project\, the Gate Latch\, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I\, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification\, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/national-curriculum-level-1-6/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/National-Curriculum-Lvl-1-Bob-Menard.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165759Z
UID:10003316-1784538000-1784563200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:National Curriculum Level 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills\, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner)\, Level II (intermediate)\, Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety\, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques\, including tapering\, bending\, forging and heat-treating hand tools\, punching and drifting\, basic blacksmithing math\, forging to dimension\, forge-welding\, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project\, the Gate Latch\, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I\, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification\, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/national-curriculum-level-1-7/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/National-Curriculum-Lvl-1-Bob-Menard.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165759Z
UID:10003317-1784624400-1784649600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:National Curriculum Level 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills\, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner)\, Level II (intermediate)\, Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety\, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques\, including tapering\, bending\, forging and heat-treating hand tools\, punching and drifting\, basic blacksmithing math\, forging to dimension\, forge-welding\, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project\, the Gate Latch\, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I\, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification\, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/national-curriculum-level-1-8/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/National-Curriculum-Lvl-1-Bob-Menard.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165800Z
UID:10003318-1784710800-1784736000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:National Curriculum Level 1
DESCRIPTION:The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills\, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner)\, Level II (intermediate)\, Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety\, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques\, including tapering\, bending\, forging and heat-treating hand tools\, punching and drifting\, basic blacksmithing math\, forging to dimension\, forge-welding\, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project\, the Gate Latch\, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I\, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification\, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/national-curriculum-level-1-9/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/National-Curriculum-Lvl-1-Bob-Menard.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100450
CREATED:20251204T164949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T164949Z
UID:10003255-1785574800-1785600000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Handforged Cooking Utensils
DESCRIPTION:Come learn fundamental forging techniques while making functional cooking utensils great for the BBQ or kitchen. In this beginner workshop we will explore both one piece forgings as well as two piece riveted construction. You will learn simple hand forging techniques at the anvil and food safe metal finishes.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/handforged-cooking-utensils-5/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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