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SUMMARY:Intermed. Blacksmithing - Forging Transitions & Set-Ups for Various Shapes
DESCRIPTION:Forging a bar of stock into a particular shape\, be it a cooking utensil\, latch or other items requires two things. First\, you need to know how much material is necessary to create the shape\, the “set-up”\, and second\, how to forge out that shape\, the “transition”\, ensuring that they are both graceful and structurally sound. This class will explore traditional 18th century forging techniques with an emphasis on set-ups and transitions by forging a smiple spatula for hearth cooking as well as a more complicated key-hole spatula. Later we will explore latch making with the same emphasis. And lastly\, finishing of your work by filing it to bring out its beauty and add details. Many examples of latches and hearth cooking utensils will be available for students to examine. Students should have a wrking knowledge and bility to manage a coal fire\, basic hand forging knowledge and the ability to forge weld.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/intermed-blacksmithing-forging-transitions-set-ups-for-various-shapes-4/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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SUMMARY:Intermed. Blacksmithing - Forging Transitions & Set-Ups for Various Shapes
DESCRIPTION:Forging a bar of stock into a particular shape\, be it a cooking utensil\, latch or other items requires two things. First\, you need to know how much material is necessary to create the shape\, the “set-up”\, and second\, how to forge out that shape\, the “transition”\, ensuring that they are both graceful and structurally sound. This class will explore traditional 18th century forging techniques with an emphasis on set-ups and transitions by forging a smiple spatula for hearth cooking as well as a more complicated key-hole spatula. Later we will explore latch making with the same emphasis. And lastly\, finishing of your work by filing it to bring out its beauty and add details. Many examples of latches and hearth cooking utensils will be available for students to examine. Students should have a wrking knowledge and bility to manage a coal fire\, basic hand forging knowledge and the ability to forge weld.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/intermed-blacksmithing-forging-transitions-set-ups-for-various-shapes-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/NEW-PIC-Forging-Transitions-Valentine1-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T160000
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SUMMARY:Chopper
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-day class students will learn how to forge a 10” chopping knife. Blades will be heat treated and sharpened\, then a wood handle with a steel ferrule will be crafted and fit to the blade.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/chopper/
LOCATION:Adirondack Folk School\, 51 Main St.\, Lake Luzerne\, NY\, 12846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
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SUMMARY:Chopper
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-day class students will learn how to forge a 10” chopping knife. Blades will be heat treated and sharpened\, then a wood handle with a steel ferrule will be crafted and fit to the blade.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/chopper-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/Chopper-Vitale.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T160000
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SUMMARY:Chopper
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-day class students will learn how to forge a 10” chopping knife. Blades will be heat treated and sharpened\, then a wood handle with a steel ferrule will be crafted and fit to the blade.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/chopper-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/2022/01/Chopper-Vitale.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165416Z
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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-4/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T170000
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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-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/2022/01/Blacksmithing-101-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T130000
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UID:10001229-1662800400-1662814800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Blacksmithing 102C: Make Like a Tree
DESCRIPTION:Nature has been a source of artistic inspiration for thousands of years. Leaves have been a part of decorative blacksmithing for a long time\, and there are many different types of leaves one can make. This class is intended for students who have taken a basic/beginner class and who understand the basic techniques and concepts. We will start by making leaves with just the hammer and anvil\, and then begin using tools like chisels and decorative punches.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/blacksmithing-102c-make-like-a-tree-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:20220911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T192741Z
UID:10001205-1662886800-1662912000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Blacksmithing 103: Coat Rack
DESCRIPTION:This final intro to blacksmithing class uses all of the forging techniques taught in the previous classes to create a small coat or pot rack\, with hand forged hooks riveted to the base. This is also an introduction o joinery\, as students will learn how to rivet pieces together. Other techniques including pass-throughs and mortise and tenon will be demonstrated and discussed.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/blacksmithing-103-coat-rack-2/
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:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165416Z
UID:10001164-1663264800-1663273800@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-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/A-Taste-of-the-Forge-II.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234045Z
UID:10001471-1663318800-1663344000@adirondackfolkschool.org
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-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/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234046Z
UID:10001472-1663405200-1663430400@adirondackfolkschool.org
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-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/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234047Z
UID:10001473-1663491600-1663516800@adirondackfolkschool.org
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-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/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234059Z
UID:10001474-1663578000-1663603200@adirondackfolkschool.org
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-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/Complete-Basic-Blacksmithing-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165842Z
UID:10001119-1663785000-1663790400@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-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/Open-Forge-Night.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165431Z
UID:10001165-1663869600-1663878600@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-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/A-Taste-of-the-Forge-II.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T170357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170357Z
UID:10001353-1663923600-1663948800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Coffin Handled Bowie Knife
DESCRIPTION:The Bowie Knife conjures thoughts of legend and history. In this class students will create their own version of this iconic American knife. Students will begin by forging the blades to shape from high carbon steel bar stock\, followed by grinding and heat treating the blade. Once the blades are finished the class will turn to the handles fabricating a guard\, bolster and wood handle for their knives.  \nThis class will focus on several key techniques in knifemaking: fitting a guard\,  as well as shaping and designing hidden tang wooden handles.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/coffin-handled-bowie-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/2022/01/Coffin-Handled-Bowie-Parkinson.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170411Z
UID:10001354-1664010000-1664035200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Coffin Handled Bowie Knife
DESCRIPTION:The Bowie Knife conjures thoughts of legend and history. In this class students will create their own version of this iconic American knife. Students will begin by forging the blades to shape from high carbon steel bar stock\, followed by grinding and heat treating the blade. Once the blades are finished the class will turn to the handles fabricating a guard\, bolster and wood handle for their knives.  \nThis class will focus on several key techniques in knifemaking: fitting a guard\,  as well as shaping and designing hidden tang wooden handles.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/coffin-handled-bowie-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/2022/01/Coffin-Handled-Bowie-Parkinson.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170411Z
UID:10001355-1664096400-1664121600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Coffin Handled Bowie Knife
DESCRIPTION:The Bowie Knife conjures thoughts of legend and history. In this class students will create their own version of this iconic American knife. Students will begin by forging the blades to shape from high carbon steel bar stock\, followed by grinding and heat treating the blade. Once the blades are finished the class will turn to the handles fabricating a guard\, bolster and wood handle for their knives.  \nThis class will focus on several key techniques in knifemaking: fitting a guard\,  as well as shaping and designing hidden tang wooden handles.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/coffin-handled-bowie-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/2022/01/Coffin-Handled-Bowie-Parkinson.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165827Z
UID:10001237-1664528400-1664553600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Dagger with Sawa (Sheath & Handle)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to produce a blade ready for quenching with minimal use of a grinder. The focus will be on the tanto\, the dagger carried by samurai. Students will start with a piece of high carbon stock. This class will follow historic processes as closely as possible. Students will forge their bar into a blank of precise dimensions\, before hand forging bevels and relevant blade geometry. Then\, hand files will be used to finish the blade. Blades that are ready will be quenched at the end of the 2nd day. This class includes an in depth discussion of heat treating\, and blades will be clay coated when quenched for a hamon. The third day will start at the forge to make a basic fitting\, the habaki\, from copper. After that\, the class will turn to the wood shop\, where students will use hand tools to make a wooden handle and sheath using traditional methods. This class is for intermediate smiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-dagger-with-sawa-sheath-handle/
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/No-Grind-Knife-Japanese-Dagger-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165828Z
UID:10001109-1664614800-1664640000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Dagger with Sawa (Sheath & Handle)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to produce a blade ready for quenching with minimal use of a grinder. The focus will be on the tanto\, the dagger carried by samurai. Students will start with a piece of high carbon stock. This class will follow historic processes as closely as possible. Students will forge their bar into a blank of precise dimensions\, before hand forging bevels and relevant blade geometry. Then\, hand files will be used to finish the blade. Blades that are ready will be quenched at the end of the 2nd day. This class includes an in depth discussion of heat treating\, and blades will be clay coated when quenched for a hamon. The third day will start at the forge to make a basic fitting\, the habaki\, from copper. After that\, the class will turn to the wood shop\, where students will use hand tools to make a wooden handle and sheath using traditional methods. This class is for intermediate smiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-dagger-with-sawa-sheath-handle-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/No-Grind-Knife-Japanese-Dagger-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165828Z
UID:10001110-1664701200-1664726400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Dagger with Sawa (Sheath & Handle)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to produce a blade ready for quenching with minimal use of a grinder. The focus will be on the tanto\, the dagger carried by samurai. Students will start with a piece of high carbon stock. This class will follow historic processes as closely as possible. Students will forge their bar into a blank of precise dimensions\, before hand forging bevels and relevant blade geometry. Then\, hand files will be used to finish the blade. Blades that are ready will be quenched at the end of the 2nd day. This class includes an in depth discussion of heat treating\, and blades will be clay coated when quenched for a hamon. The third day will start at the forge to make a basic fitting\, the habaki\, from copper. After that\, the class will turn to the wood shop\, where students will use hand tools to make a wooden handle and sheath using traditional methods. This class is for intermediate smiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/japanese-dagger-with-sawa-sheath-handle-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:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170256Z
UID:10001330-1665219600-1665244800@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging a Hacksaw
DESCRIPTION:Every smith needs a good hacksaw\, so why not make your own frame? Students will make a simple\, yet sturdy\, hacksaw frame with room for individualization and decorative file work. Handles will be turned as part of the class.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-a-hacksaw/
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/Hacksaw-Heidemann-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170256Z
UID:10001331-1665306000-1665331200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Forging a Hacksaw
DESCRIPTION:Every smith needs a good hacksaw\, so why not make your own frame? Students will make a simple\, yet sturdy\, hacksaw frame with room for individualization and decorative file work. Handles will be turned as part of the class.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/forging-a-hacksaw-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/Hacksaw-Heidemann-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165431Z
UID:10001166-1665684000-1665693000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of the Forge II
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve taken Taste of the Forge or another basic blacksmithing class at AFS\, then you’re ready for Taste of the Forge II! This class\, taught by blacksmith Steve Gurzler\, builds on the students’ prior experience to bring them to the next level\, pursuing more advanced skills. Like in Taste of the Forge\, we will follow the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum in a small class format. Students can expect to create 2 or more useful or decorative objects over the course of 3 weekday evenings.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/a-taste-of-the-forge-ii/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234114Z
UID:10001270-1665738000-1665763200@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Making Blacksmithing Tongs
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more important than having a good grip on a 2000 degree piece of metal and there is nothing more frustrating than when you can’t. Take this class and learn how to make tongs that are strong and will properly hold your work. By making your own tongs you’ll save money\, time\, and be working safely while getting needed hammer practice for the hobby blacksmiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/making-blacksmithing-tongs/
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/Making-Blacksmith-Tongs-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234115Z
UID:10001271-1665824400-1665849600@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Making Blacksmithing Tongs
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more important than having a good grip on a 2000 degree piece of metal and there is nothing more frustrating than when you can’t. Take this class and learn how to make tongs that are strong and will properly hold your work. By making your own tongs you’ll save money\, time\, and be working safely while getting needed hammer practice for the hobby blacksmiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/making-blacksmithing-tongs-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/Making-Blacksmith-Tongs-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234115Z
UID:10001272-1665910800-1665936000@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Making Blacksmithing Tongs
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more important than having a good grip on a 2000 degree piece of metal and there is nothing more frustrating than when you can’t. Take this class and learn how to make tongs that are strong and will properly hold your work. By making your own tongs you’ll save money\, time\, and be working safely while getting needed hammer practice for the hobby blacksmiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/making-blacksmithing-tongs-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/2022/01/Making-Blacksmith-Tongs-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220217T234116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T234116Z
UID:10001274-1665997200-1666022400@adirondackfolkschool.org
SUMMARY:Making Blacksmithing Tongs
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more important than having a good grip on a 2000 degree piece of metal and there is nothing more frustrating than when you can’t. Take this class and learn how to make tongs that are strong and will properly hold your work. By making your own tongs you’ll save money\, time\, and be working safely while getting needed hammer practice for the hobby blacksmiths.
URL:https://adirondackfolkschool.org/event/making-blacksmithing-tongs-4/
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/Making-Blacksmith-Tongs-Sargent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T093307
CREATED:20220202T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165856Z
UID:10001120-1666204200-1666209600@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-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/Open-Forge-Night.jpg
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