Wrought Academy Blacksmithing Classes
June to August 2017
An Open House and Mead Tasting
DATE: June 17, 2017, 12am to 4pm
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DESCRIPTION
Come and see a superbly equipped smithy - as well as the Wrought Academy school - at James Austin's shop in Oakland's warehouse district. Throughout the day James will demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques from Wrought Academy classes as well as answer any questions you might have about the history, tools and learning opportunities at his smithy. From 2pm to 4pm adult guests will be able to sample the Spring batch of mead that James and Sal brewed.
Introduction to Blacksmithing
DATE: June 24 and 25, 2017
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DESCRIPTION
For people who would like to delve into early blacksmithing as they reproduce iron articles from the Viking and Middle Ages.
Forge Welded Bladesmithing Hammers (New Class)
DATE: July 7, 8 and 9, 2017
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DESCRIPTION
In this class students will forge blade-smithing and blacksmithing hammers from the Viking Age based on archeological finds.
Forging Traditional Norwegian Knife Blades
DATE: July 21, 22 and 23 , 2017
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DESCRIPTION
In this class students will laminate iron and steel together by forge welding to form blades in the Norwegian tradition which James learned in Norway in May of 2016.
Fine Silver Overlay for Blacksmiths
DATE: July 29 and 30, 2017
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DESCRIPTION
In this class students will learn the fine art of preparing soft steel surfaces for the overlay of fine silver wire to create intricate designs. They will be able to forge their own steel articles, such as jewelry, to decorate with this ancient technique.
Forging a Viking-Age Anvil
DATE: August 19, 2017
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DESCRIPTION
Only 2 students will be able to enroll into this 1-day class. Striking hammers and sparks will fly as we forge weld high carbon steel faces onto soft iron bodies to create Viking style anvils using historical techniques. .
Forging a Viking-Age Axe
DATE: August 25, 26 and 27, 2017
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DESCRIPTION
In this class students will forge historically based Viking-style axes using the authentic Asymmetric Wrap technique found in most Viking age axes.
