Name: Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
Start: 2024-05-18T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-18T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35801

$Blacksmithing: \u201cGrilling Tools\u201d$

Deadline to Register: May 11th, 2024 at 5:00pm
Workshop: Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
Description: This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner. The class will focus on hammer control using full, and half face blows, to taper, draw, bend, and rivet.
Please note: There will be a lunch break of approximately one hour. Please bring a lunch from home or plan to drive a short distance and return within an hour.
Instructor: Al Stephens has recently retired having been a professional blacksmithing since 1992. He is a member of the Athens Forge chapter of the Alabama Forge Council. Al has taught classes for Burritt on the Mountain and Athens State University and demonstrated at local blacksmithing meetings. He is a member of the Alabama Forge Council. He has taught classes for Burritt on the Mountain and Athens State University and demonstrated at local blacksmithing meetings.
Supplies and Attire: Students should supply their own safety glasses if they have them. All other materials and tools will be supplied. Students should wear “work” clothes. Jeans and cotton shirts (or other cotton clothing) are recommended. Closed-toe shoes with socks are required. NO sandals or crocs, please. Leather work gloves are optional. Please note that this class requires standing throughout the day.
Time: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Tuition: $110.00
Supply Fee: $25.00
Level: Beginner/Novice
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