C Level: Tools & Trivet (2 day class)--March 22 & 23, 2025
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C Level: Tools & Trivet (2 day class)–March 22 & 23, 2025

$300.00

Instructor: Peter Clark, Professional Blacksmith
Date: March 22 & March 23, 2025
Time:  Saturday March 22: 10am-4:00pm and Sunday March 23: 10am-2pm
Location: 702 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850

Project: Tools and Trivet. On Day 1 we will make the tools (slot punch and drift) that we will use on Day 2 to build our trivet. Tool making is foundational to the art of blacksmithing. It’s like having the keys to the hardware store. Need a specific tool? Make it! We will be working with H13 tool steel. You will learn punch and drift layout geometry, the properties of H13 tool steel and basic heat treating.  This class is ideal for those with their own shop at home who want to start making their own tools.

Note: We will be doing some grinding using belt sanders which can be dusty work. We recommend that you bring a dust mask. We will also have them available to purchase at the school for $3 each.

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. 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.

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SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety equipment to bring
Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses
Ear protection
Leather gloves (optional)
Leather apron (optional)

Attire
Clothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.
Leather shoes.
No loose fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.

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

You are welcome to wear a mask during class if you wish. 

Additional info
Bring your own water bottle, lunches and snacks as needed.

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

Suggested reading

Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing book.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1 by Mark Aspery
This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.

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