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Old Time
Blacksmithing
      
Learn blacksmithing at Old City Park with Fred Christen
and Kelly Kring.
29 years combined experience.
Cost: $125 per adult student and $75 per child student.
OCP members may take the
class at the discounted price of $100 for adults and $65 for
children.
Limited to two students per class
The class is two days long, Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4
Adult (18+) classes offered are Basic and Advanced Blacksmithing
Basic class for Children between 12 and 17 (with a parent).
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In Basic Blacksmithing you will learn
- What you need to start out
- Building a coal fire
- Learn the difference between iron, mild and tool steel
- Blacksmithing without modern tools
- Learn to make nails and nail header
- Make a pair of tongs
In Advanced Blacksmithing you will learn
- Forge Welding
- Complex twists and pineappling
- Punch and hot cuter making
In Children's Basic Blacksmithing they will learn
- What is iron and steel
- How to be safe around a fire
- How to make nails and hooks
- How to make harts and a metal puzzle.
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Please be sure to wear a long sleeve 100% cotton shirt
and long 100% cotton pants!
All Supplies are provided.
No less than 4 weeks advance notice. Email
Kelly Kring to arrange a
class.
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