2025-05-16 – Forging Fundamentals: Wall Hooks (In-Person)

Schedule: 

May 16-18 (9:00-5:00 pm CT)

Instructor: 

Paul Nyborg

Location: 

This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School in the new forging classroom. 

In this course students will learn about the basics of blacksmithing. Some of the techniques that will be covered include upsetting, drawing, twisting, bending, cutting, and punching. We will work on making a wall mounted hook. The design can vary based on student interest and skill level. All the techniques will be covered but students will not have to use all the techniques in their project to leave with a successful wall hook.

Blacksmithing can be physically demanding.  Students will need to be able to stand for longer periods of time, have the strength to grip and swing a hammer, and the ability to withstand some heat from the forge. 

Level of Instruction: 

Supplies: 

• Wood mallet that can or may be burned a bit
• 1 1/4" round bar about 8" long to be used as a tool not for material
• Bending wrench
• 1/4" tongs and 1/8" tongs
• 2-3# hammer
• Safety equipment:
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Welding glove for your non dominant hand (if right handed use a left handed glove)
    

There will be a materials fee paid directly to the instructor.

Enrollment Deadline: 

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