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SUMMARY:Tomahawk Forging
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/tomahawk-forging-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/2022/12/Tomahawk_Joe-Szilaski.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T090000
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SUMMARY:Tomahawk Forging
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/tomahawk-forging-3/
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/2022/12/Tomahawk_Joe-Szilaski.jpg
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SUMMARY:Forging Small Garden Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a garden trowel\, fork and rack from carbon steel. Eliminate the hassle of cheap garden supply tools that often bend and break. You’ll learn some basic forging techniques while making quality tools and have the satisfaction of using tools you’ve made yourself.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-small-garden-tools-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/2022/01/Forging-Small-Garden-Tools-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T090000
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CREATED:20221214T230923Z
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UID:10001927-1680339600-1680364800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging Small Garden Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a garden trowel\, fork and rack from carbon steel. Eliminate the hassle of cheap garden supply tools that often bend and break. You’ll learn some basic forging techniques while making quality tools and have the satisfaction of using tools you’ve made yourself.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-small-garden-tools-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/2022/01/Forging-Small-Garden-Tools-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T230936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T230936Z
UID:10001631-1680426000-1680451200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging Small Garden Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a garden trowel\, fork and rack from carbon steel. Eliminate the hassle of cheap garden supply tools that often bend and break. You’ll learn some basic forging techniques while making quality tools and have the satisfaction of using tools you’ve made yourself.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-small-garden-tools-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/2022/01/Forging-Small-Garden-Tools-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T230937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T230937Z
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SUMMARY:Forging Small Garden Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn to forge a garden trowel\, fork and rack from carbon steel. Eliminate the hassle of cheap garden supply tools that often bend and break. You’ll learn some basic forging techniques while making quality tools and have the satisfaction of using tools you’ve made yourself.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-small-garden-tools-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/2022/01/Forging-Small-Garden-Tools-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224437Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Toolmaking: Chisel or Punch
DESCRIPTION:Blacksmiths have always made their own tools and it’s a skill every smith should know. This class will work with carbon steel to make a punch or chisel that will be hardened at the working end and soft at the striking end. Each student will leave with a usable tool and the understanding of how to create more. The details of metallurgy and hardening will be discussed in depth.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/intro-to-toolmaking-chisel-or-punch/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T160000
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CREATED:20221214T224452Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Chef Knife
DESCRIPTION:Students will forge their own chef knife in the style of either a Gyuto\, Santoku\, or Petty style\, up to 9″ long. Starting with W-2 steel\, smiths will forge to shape\, heat treat and harden high carbon steel\, and use a belt grinder. On the final day\, students will learn the details of traditional Japanese handles\, known as Wa style handles\, and will be able to choose from a variety of handle materials to finish their knife. The result will be a fantastic kitchen tool that will last for generations.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-chef-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/2022/12/Japanese-Chef-Knife_Russ-Jennings-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224505Z
UID:10001790-1681635600-1681660800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Chef Knife
DESCRIPTION:Students will forge their own chef knife in the style of either a Gyuto\, Santoku\, or Petty style\, up to 9″ long. Starting with W-2 steel\, smiths will forge to shape\, heat treat and harden high carbon steel\, and use a belt grinder. On the final day\, students will learn the details of traditional Japanese handles\, known as Wa style handles\, and will be able to choose from a variety of handle materials to finish their knife. The result will be a fantastic kitchen tool that will last for generations.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-chef-knife-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/2022/12/Japanese-Chef-Knife_Russ-Jennings-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224506Z
UID:10001791-1681722000-1681747200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Chef Knife
DESCRIPTION:Students will forge their own chef knife in the style of either a Gyuto\, Santoku\, or Petty style\, up to 9″ long. Starting with W-2 steel\, smiths will forge to shape\, heat treat and harden high carbon steel\, and use a belt grinder. On the final day\, students will learn the details of traditional Japanese handles\, known as Wa style handles\, and will be able to choose from a variety of handle materials to finish their knife. The result will be a fantastic kitchen tool that will last for generations.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-chef-knife-3/
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/2022/12/Japanese-Chef-Knife_Russ-Jennings-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20230502T142549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T142549Z
UID:10002026-1681927200-1681934400@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-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/2022/01/Open-Forge-Night.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T225537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T225537Z
UID:10001870-1681929000-1681934400@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-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/2022/01/Open-Forge-Night.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T225621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T225621Z
UID:10001578-1682154000-1682179200@adirondackfolkschool.org
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-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/2022/01/SG-Fork.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224222Z
UID:10001757-1682758800-1682784000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Arrowhead Latch
DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead latches are some of the earliest forms of forged latches in America and they come in many variations. In this class we will forge\, punch\, and chisel out the parts for a fairly standard arrowhead latch that can then be customized with decorative file work. A good class for the beginner and intermediate smith.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/arrowhead-latch/
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/2022/12/Arrowhead-Latch_Derek-Heidemann.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224222Z
UID:10001756-1682845200-1682870400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Arrowhead Latch
DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead latches are some of the earliest forms of forged latches in America and they come in many variations. In this class we will forge\, punch\, and chisel out the parts for a fairly standard arrowhead latch that can then be customized with decorative file work. A good class for the beginner and intermediate smith.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/arrowhead-latch-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/2022/12/Arrowhead-Latch_Derek-Heidemann.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T230851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T230851Z
UID:10001922-1683018000-1683043200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Experience the journey of learning blacksmithing basics. Discover how to build and manage a coal fire and how to use that heat to create several useful and decorative basic items\, all while learning and practicing seven of the basic blacksmithing processes. Students of all levels of strength and experience welcome.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/welcome-to-blacksmithing-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/2022/12/Welcome-to-Blacksmithing_Ron-Nicols-NEW-PICTURE-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T230852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T230852Z
UID:10001923-1683104400-1683129600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Experience the journey of learning blacksmithing basics. Discover how to build and manage a coal fire and how to use that heat to create several useful and decorative basic items\, all while learning and practicing seven of the basic blacksmithing processes. Students of all levels of strength and experience welcome.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/welcome-to-blacksmithing-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/2022/12/Welcome-to-Blacksmithing_Ron-Nicols-NEW-PICTURE-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T230852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T230852Z
UID:10001924-1683190800-1683216000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Experience the journey of learning blacksmithing basics. Discover how to build and manage a coal fire and how to use that heat to create several useful and decorative basic items\, all while learning and practicing seven of the basic blacksmithing processes. Students of all levels of strength and experience welcome.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/welcome-to-blacksmithing-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/2022/12/Welcome-to-Blacksmithing_Ron-Nicols-NEW-PICTURE-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224952Z
UID:10001561-1683223200-1683232200@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.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-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/2022/01/A-Taste-of-the-Forge-II.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224336Z
UID:10001775-1683277200-1683302400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Let's Make Tools!
DESCRIPTION:All good blacksmiths need to be able to make tools that enable them to make beautiful pieces. This fun class is an opportunity for smiths to make these essential tools and more importantly\, to learn toolmaking so you may make even more tools at your shop whenever you need them. You will make various sizes of punches and drifts\, as well as chisels\, and we will delve into set hammers\, cut-off chisels\, and bottom tooling depending on interests and time available. You will also learn how to anneal; heat treat and temper all of your new tools.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/lets-make-tools/
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/2022/12/Lets-Make-Tools_Ron-Nichols-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224337Z
UID:10001776-1683363600-1683388800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Let's Make Tools!
DESCRIPTION:All good blacksmiths need to be able to make tools that enable them to make beautiful pieces. This fun class is an opportunity for smiths to make these essential tools and more importantly\, to learn toolmaking so you may make even more tools at your shop whenever you need them. You will make various sizes of punches and drifts\, as well as chisels\, and we will delve into set hammers\, cut-off chisels\, and bottom tooling depending on interests and time available. You will also learn how to anneal; heat treat and temper all of your new tools.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/lets-make-tools-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/2022/12/Lets-Make-Tools_Ron-Nichols-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224337Z
UID:10001777-1683450000-1683475200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Let's Make Tools!
DESCRIPTION:All good blacksmiths need to be able to make tools that enable them to make beautiful pieces. This fun class is an opportunity for smiths to make these essential tools and more importantly\, to learn toolmaking so you may make even more tools at your shop whenever you need them. You will make various sizes of punches and drifts\, as well as chisels\, and we will delve into set hammers\, cut-off chisels\, and bottom tooling depending on interests and time available. You will also learn how to anneal; heat treat and temper all of your new tools.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/lets-make-tools-3/
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/2022/12/Lets-Make-Tools_Ron-Nichols-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224952Z
UID:10001840-1683828000-1683837000@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.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-8/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
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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-10/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T203000
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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.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-9/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
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SUMMARY:Camp Knife
DESCRIPTION:A heavy chopping knife is an invaluable tool for clearing brush and splitting kindling. This is a comprehensive introduction to bladesmithing. Each student will forge a blade using a gas forge and hand hammer\, grind\, heat treat and finish the blade with a wood handle. Emphasis will be placed on ergonomic design\, edge geometry and heat treating to maximize performance of a working knife.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/camp-knife/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
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SUMMARY:Camp Knife
DESCRIPTION:A heavy chopping knife is an invaluable tool for clearing brush and splitting kindling. This is a comprehensive introduction to bladesmithing. Each student will forge a blade using a gas forge and hand hammer\, grind\, heat treat and finish the blade with a wood handle. Emphasis will be placed on ergonomic design\, edge geometry and heat treating to maximize performance of a working knife.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/camp-knife-2/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T224551Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Knife
DESCRIPTION:A heavy chopping knife is an invaluable tool for clearing brush and splitting kindling. This is a comprehensive introduction to bladesmithing. Each student will forge a blade using a gas forge and hand hammer\, grind\, heat treat and finish the blade with a wood handle. Emphasis will be placed on ergonomic design\, edge geometry and heat treating to maximize performance of a working knife.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/camp-knife-3/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
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SUMMARY:Camper's Frying Pan
DESCRIPTION:In this class students will learn basic sheet metal forging and riveting while creating a small camper’s frying pan. We’ll start with a disk of heavy-gauge sheet metal and forge a frying pan suitable for campfire or stove top use with a decorative forged handle. This class is recommended for students who have taken a basic course or who have some blacksmithing experience. Quality hearing protection is recommended\, along with leather gloves.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/campers-frying-pan-3/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T194531
CREATED:20221214T225252Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing 101: Nail & Hook
DESCRIPTION:This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We will start with the basics\, and within the first hour students will be forging their own nails. From there\, students will forge hooks with a decorative twist.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/blacksmithing-101-nail-hook-4/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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