Introduction to Knife Making (June 27th, 2021)

Sun Jun 27 2021 at 09:30 am to 02:30 pm

Mass Collective | Atlanta

MASS Collective
Publisher/HostMASS Collective
Introduction to Knife Making (June 27th, 2021)
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In this course, students will learn the basics of knife making by beginning with a horseshoe.
About this Event

Instructor: Kenneth Spivey

Summary: In this course, students will learn the basics of knife making by beginning with a horseshoe. 

Description:

In this class students will learn the basics of knife making, these include but are not limited to, forging and maintaining angles, tempering/heat treatment, and sharping. This class is designed so that anyone with moderate stamina can easily accomplish. The tasks involved include cutting horseshoes, straightening, forging edges and maintaining those edges toward a completed functional knife.

There are no prerequisites required for this class and any and all skill levels are welcomed.

All tools and material will be provided.


Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins.

Please be prepared to supply an contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.

About the Instructor: Working with metal since he was a teen, Kennen has turned his love of creation into something he can share with the world. Creating collections of jewelry, knives, key-chains, furniture and a large assortment of projects and custom commissioned pieces Kennen continues to grow and expand his portfolio trying new things and pushing himself to new levels. Kennen studied art at the University of Montevallo where he received his BS in studio art and MA in art education. He is currently continuing his education and pursuing an MFA at SCAD in Atlanta. He has been working with metal for 13 years and forging for the past 10. Kenneth just wrapped as the lead prop fabricator for the production house on Avengers: Infinity Wars. See more of his work by clicking this link.


Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When do ticket sales end?

A: Ticket sales end two days before the event begins.


Q: How many people can sign up?

A: Each class has a maximum of 8 people. Ideally, participants will attend all three classes.

 

Q: Is there an age requirement?

A: Students must be above the age of 15, Students under 18 will either need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian or will require additional permission paperwork.

 

Q: What sort of equipment is required?

A: All equipment will be provided for you. 


Q: Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

A: If you have any questions or concerns, email us at [email protected]


Q: Is my registration/ticket transferable?

A: Yes, please notify us before ticket sales end about any transfer of purchase.


Q: What is the refund policy?

A: We will refund any ticket requested for any reason up to a week before the course runs, after that point we can only give credit to a future course. If the class cannot run as scheduled, for whatever reason, purchaser will have the option of a full refund or credit towards the makeup course.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mass Collective, 364 Nelson Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States

Tickets

USD 125.00

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