Join Tyler Dies to embark on your journey into metalworking. This course will provide a solid understanding of fundamental blacksmith skills and tools. Participants will be guided through a series of hands-on lessons that culminate in knowledge of how to shape and manipulate hot steel using a hammer and anvil.All work produced during the course is yours to take home. The introductory course is designed to teach essential skills while creating specific projects. We will begin by learning how to light and maintain a coal forge fire. Next, we will dive into basic metal manipulation techniques, including drawing down, upsetting, fullering, punching, and welding. We will apply these techniques to create a fire poker, a bottle opener, and a small leaf.
July 7-10th, 2025
Registration - $395
+ Meals ($180) & Kit Fee ($125)
Meet - Monday Evening
Work - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Register online here:
https://www.jackmillikincentre.com/beginner-blacksmithing
About Tyler Dies
Since 2008, Humboldt-based blacksmith Tyler Dies has been crafting artistic hand-forged metalwork. In 2022, after 21 years of experience in welding and fabrication, he made the decision to pursue blacksmithing full-time and launched Tyler Dies Forge & Fabrication. Tyler spent 13 years working at PAMI, an agricultural machinery research and development company, where he gained a deep understanding of precision and functionality in fabrication.
In recent years, he has focused on creative projects, including custom commissions and large-scale installations, skillfully blending traditional blacksmithing techniques with modern design. His portfolio includes a range of projects, from intricate interior countertop supports to large exterior railings. Recently, Tyler has worked on sculptures and forged pieces that showcase his creative vision and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Discover Ness Creek, Ness Creek, SK,Big River, Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, Canada
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