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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing - September 26\, 2
 026
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/blacksmithing-101-introduction-to-blacks
 mithing-september-26-2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing\nPresented by 
 Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge \nStep back in time and experience t
 he art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Th
 ompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this im
 mersive class\, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques 
 and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks and wall hooks. \nWhat
  You’ll Learn\n🔨 The five essential blacksmithing techniques: \n\nDrawing
  out\nTapering\nBending\nScrolling\nTwisting\n\n🔥 Additional skills cover
 ed: \n\nBlacksmith shop safety\nBasic finishing techniques\nThe history an
 d significance of blacksmithing\nHow to build\, maintain\, and use a coal 
 fire\nTypes of fuel and materials used in blacksmithing\n\nClass Details\n
 📅 Date: September 26\, 2026 \n🕘 Duration: 6 hours (9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:
 00 PM–5:00 PM) \n🥪 Lunch Break: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (Explore the site during
  the break or bring your own lunch.) \n💲 Cost: $130 per student \n👨‍🏭 C
 lass Size: Up to 8 students \n📌 Registration Deadline: One day before the
  class date (unless approved by Hagood Mill staff and instructor) \nWhat t
 o Bring\n✅ Safety glasses \n✅ Closed-toe shoes \n✅ Long pants \n✅ A water 
 bottle \n👕 Dress for the weather: Because of the summer heat\, students m
 ay wear a T-shirt. Long sleeves are not required. Shorts are also permitte
 d\; however\, long pants are strongly recommended for additional protectio
 n from sparks\, hot metal\, and the forge environment. \nImportant Notes\n
 Students must be 12 years of age or older. Students under 18 must be accom
 panied by an adult. The accompanying adult is not required to register as 
 a paying student but must remain outside the smithy during class. \nRegist
 er Today!
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