C Level: Bolt Jaw Tongs & Leaf Towel Bar (2 day class)–May 17 & 18, 2025

Instructor: Peter Clark, Professional Blacksmith
Date: May 17 & May 18, 2025
Time:  Saturday May 17: 10am-4:00pm and Sunday May 18: 10am-2pm
Location: 702 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850

Project: Day 1: Make the tongs you will use on Day 2! This is our 3rd in a series of tong making classes exploring various building styles for different applications. Tongs are foundational to blacksmithing work. “If you can’t hold it, you can’t hit it!” (Thank you Toby Hickman). Bolt jaw tongs have an open configuration that allows you to grip around an already formed end. These incredibly useful tongs will be an essential addition to your basic home smithing kit. On Day 2 we will learn to forge a leaf and use the tongs to make a handy towel bar which will be a beautiful addition to your own home or as a gift (late Mother’s Day, early Father’s Day?).

Class Size: 5 students

Class Level: Advanced. Experience required. 14-17 year old students welcome with legal guardian in the class and with instructor pre-approval. Before signing up a minor please call or email in advance so Peter can discuss the skill level needed.

How to Register
Add the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the check out process to reserve your spot.

Refund Policy: Eligible refunds will be issued as website credit according to the schedule outlined below. Monetary refunds may also be requested minus a 5% service fee.

Refund schedule: 100% refund with at least 30 days notice, 50% refund with at least 14 days notice. No refund with less than 14 days notice. If class does not fill we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund as a website credit.

If the class is full feel free to send us an email at fireartsblacksmithingschool@gmail.com to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up.

PLEASE NOTE:

The roll up door will remain open during class to provide plenty of ventilation. There will be lots of fresh air circulation in the shop so please dress in layers for your comfort.

Please show consideration for your fellow students by staying home if you have any symptoms of cold or flu.