Metal Fabrication
Blacksmithing: Forge a Plant Hanger
Forge a plant hanger in this introduction to metal joinery techniques.
BARN Member Class Fee$198.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Non-Member Class Fee$248.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Thur, 12/12/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thur, 12/12/2024
About
Forge yourself a plant hanger while learning and practicing proper skills for material handling in the blacksmith shop. You'll learn how to join pieces together and open the doors to creativity at the anvil.
You'll also learn shop safety, proper hammering styles, drawing, tapering, punching, drifting, riveting, bending, mortise and tenon, and how to blacken steel.
This will be an action-packed day with a lot of moving parts beginning by forging a hook with a punched and drifted eye. The hook is riveted to a loop and then attached to a swivel hook with a tenon. In the end, folks will wonder at both the elegant plants you grow and the hanger you forged!
You'll also learn shop safety, proper hammering styles, drawing, tapering, punching, drifting, riveting, bending, mortise and tenon, and how to blacken steel.
This will be an action-packed day with a lot of moving parts beginning by forging a hook with a punched and drifted eye. The hook is riveted to a loop and then attached to a swivel hook with a tenon. In the end, folks will wonder at both the elegant plants you grow and the hanger you forged!
Details
- Skill level: Beginner. This is an introductory course.
- This class is held in an open-air workshop, so dress accordingly.
Materials
A $25 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.
Class Policies
- Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
- Wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Sandals are not permitted.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Yori Seeger
Blacksmithing
Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.
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