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Metal • Adult • Level I: Metalworking • Thu (April 30 - June 18) • $720 • MAIN
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Metal • Adult • Level I: Metalworking • Thu (April 30 - June 18) • $720 • MAIN

$720

with Stuart Shirley

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

The eight week metalworking class is geared around, developing and growing the skills learning during the four week sampler. This is achieved through more complex, assemblies of metal objects, using techniques of welding sheet, forming, forging and torch cutting.

In this class, students will learn new skills such as introductory heat treating of tool steels to make tools. Riveting to assemble multiple sheet components and more advanced layout skills.

Overall, the eight week class is a great place for students, looking to grow their knowledge of metal working techniques and to experience a more complex project.

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

  • Please come dressed in close-toe shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
  • For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
  • A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
  • Please bring a water bottle!

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Sat (Apr 2 - Apr 23) • $415 • MAIN
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Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Sat (Apr 2 - Apr 23) • $415 • MAIN

$415

with Sophie Frankel

Calendar May 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

If you have wondered what the craft of blacksmithing is like to practice, this class is for you. Experience the joy of forging steel into objects of utility and beauty. This beginning level class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and appropriate use of the anvil, as well as an introduction to object-making using multiple methods of shaping hot metals

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

  • Please come dressed in close-toe shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
  • For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
  • A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
  • Please bring a water bottle!

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Tue (May 26 - June 16) • $415 • MAIN
Registration Unavailable

Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Tue (May 26 - June 16) • $415 • MAIN

$415

with Sophie Frankel

Calendar May 26, 2026 at 6 pm

If you have wondered what the craft of blacksmithing is like to practice, this class is for you. Experience the joy of forging steel into objects of utility and beauty. This beginning level class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and appropriate use of the anvil, as well as an introduction to object-making using multiple methods of shaping hot metals

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

  • Please come dressed in close-toe shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
  • For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
  • A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
  • Please bring a water bottle!

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.





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