Forging Snails & Whales Workshop
Adult | Available
In this course, students will complete several pieces and variations of forged whales and/or snails starting from basic rectangular bar and round stock. Each piece is meant to function as decoration or as paperweights and bookends. Demos will cover basics of material management, hammer control, and serve many of the same techniques as basic blacksmithing, while being beginner friendly. Students are required to provide basic safety glasses [Regular eyeglasses are not adequate protection.]
Students are required to provide their own eye protection in the form of basic safety glasses. These are a requirement, as depending on the style eyeglasses may not be adequate protection. Natural fiber clothing such as cotton, linen, and leather are required as synthetic fabrics are a fire risk. This includes shoes.