Course Dates
Courses
Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop
Workshop Description:
This two hour workshop is designed to give participants an overview of blacksmithing to help them discover if blacksmithing is something they would like to pursue further, without a large investment of time or resources. After some initial safety information and blacksmith theory (anvil height, hammer grip, etc.), participants will be able to shape and move metal as they are introduced to basic blacksmith techniques. Participants will work on a leaf keychain/pendant.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the second Thursday of the month, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Contact us for more information or to register.
Instructors:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$50.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
This two hour workshop is designed to give participants an overview of blacksmithing to help them discover if blacksmithing is something they would like to pursue further, without a large investment of time or resources. After some initial safety information and blacksmith theory (anvil height, hammer grip, etc.), participants will be able to shape and move metal as they are introduced to basic blacksmith techniques. Participants will work on a leaf keychain/pendant.
Dates and Times:
The workshops run the second Thursday of the month, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Contact us for more information or to register.
Instructors:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$50.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
2 Day Basic Blacksmith Course
Course Description:
The two day course offers participants an opportunity to gain an appreciation and understanding of basic blacksmithing skills through a hands on course, learning and developing the 7 blacksmith techniques of drawing out, upsetting, splitting, spreading, punching, bending and a demo of forge welding. Participants work on creating a leaf keychain, three J hooks, a spoon, and a coat rack incorporating the J hooks.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the first weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$395.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
The two day course offers participants an opportunity to gain an appreciation and understanding of basic blacksmithing skills through a hands on course, learning and developing the 7 blacksmith techniques of drawing out, upsetting, splitting, spreading, punching, bending and a demo of forge welding. Participants work on creating a leaf keychain, three J hooks, a spoon, and a coat rack incorporating the J hooks.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the first weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$395.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
2 Day Basic Knife Making Course
Course Description:
This two day knifemaking course offers participants an opportunity forge and finish a knife from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of knives and steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the second weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$445.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
This two day knifemaking course offers participants an opportunity forge and finish a knife from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of knives and steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the second weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$445.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
2 Day Camp Axe Making Course
Course Description:
This two day camp axe making course offers participants an opportunity to forge and finish a punched eye camp axe from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of axe making techniques, the history of axes in the Ottawa Valley, steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the third weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$455.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.
This two day camp axe making course offers participants an opportunity to forge and finish a punched eye camp axe from start to finish, including a custom handle. Participants will learn specifically about different types of axe making techniques, the history of axes in the Ottawa Valley, steels, and heat treating.
Dates and Times:
The course runs the third weekend of every month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Check the course schedule tab for updates.
Instructor:
Lanny Hill
Cost:
$455.00 + HST per person
Location:
1043 Pembroke Street East, Unit 3, Pembroke, Ontario.
Notes:
Closed shoes and long pants are required for all courses.
Non synthetic clothing such as denim and cotton is highly recommended.
Participants keep what they make.