The only thing better than forging your own chef's knife is the joy that comes from preparing great food with a tool forged with your own hands. You'll learn proper forging techniques, edge geometry, heat treatment, woodworking, and of course, sharpening (you'll learn and use BARN's brand-new sharpening system). The only thing not taught is how to make great food with your tool, but of course, there are classes at BARN to help with that.
Details
This class offers a jam-packed 24 hours of instruction over the course of four consecutive Saturdays.
While there are no prerequisites, smithing experience will improve the final result. You're encouraged to take one of these classes before this class:
A $45 materials fee, included in the class price, covers what you'll need.
Class Policies
All of BARN's Forge events are held in open-air, unconditioned spaces. Please dress accordingly.
Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
Wear sturdy, closed-toe and -heel shoes or boots. Sandals are not permitted.
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Yori Seeger
Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.
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