Blacksmithing Fireplace Tools

Blacksmithing Fireplace Tools

Adult Intensive | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

All Levels

2/8/2020-2/9/2020

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun Sat

$125.00

$112.50

$20.00

$30.00

Stay warm by stoking the fire with a set of fireplace tools that you forged yourself. You'll learn common blacksmithing techniques, including drawing out and riveting, while creating a poker and shovel. If time allows, we may also attempt a fireplace broom.

  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  • All materials are provided.
Veneziano, Jerry

Jerry Veneziano has been a blacksmith for most of his adult life. He began his career doing historic reproductions as one of the smiths at Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, VA. Today, he produces contemporary and sculptural ironwork that has been featured in galleries and museums along the East Coast. He’s demonstrated and taught numerous classes for schools and blacksmithing associations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. You can see more of his work at http://www.cvbg.org/jerry-veneziano.html