Hooks and Hairpins
This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to create a steel hook or hairpin to take home. These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).
Special holiday workshops:
Halloween Date Night—October 24, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Get spooky during this three-hour Halloween-themed couples’ workshop and learn the basics of blacksmithing to make your own steel skull! Bring a friend or significant other and work together to learn the basics of forging steel and using essential blacksmithing tools. Individuals may also attend, couples not mandatory.
Holiday Ornaments—November 10, and December 8, 2024 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit by hammering hot metal! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to shape the metal into a tree or leaf design to take home.
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