Groundworks Art Lab

If you have wondered what the craft of blacksmithing is like topractice, this class is for you. Come create fascinating forms insteel with a highly experienced Blacksmith. Find out how to experiencethe joy of working with glowing metal while shaping steel into objectsof utility and beauty. This beginning level class will cover shopsafety, fire management, tools and equipment, and appropriate use ofthe anvil. Beginners will learn multiple methods of shaping hotmetals. Students will develop skills which are a crucial ingredientfor more advanced blacksmithing projects.

What to Wear in the Metals Studio?  

You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Layers are encouraged, as the studio can be very cold or very hot. 

Welding students are recommended to wear long sleeve shirts to prevent arc-flash burns. Additional protective gear shall be provided as needed. 

Personal Property: 

Personal materials will need to go home with you at the end of each class. We do not provide storage. 

This class takes place at the new Groundworks studio space at 3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 at 8:00am.