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Forge: Bladesmithing a Wood Carving Knife

If you want to practice the ancient craft of carving wood, an elemental part of that is making your own wood carving knife.

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Forge: Bladesmithing a Wood Carving Knife

Forge: Bladesmithing a Wood Carving Knife

If you want to practice the ancient craft of carving wood, an elemental part of that is making your own wood carving knife.

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In this two-day class at Yori Seeger's forge, you’ll learn how to make one the most ancient-yet-useful tools for woodworkers. First, you’ll shape your blade with the forge’s fire using a hammer, tongs, and anvil. Once shaped, you’ll heat treat the blade, and then sharpen it. Finally, you'll craft a comfortable handle that will fit your hands as if it was made for them, because it will be.

This will be a fun-packed weekend working with Yori that will result in a tool you’ll turn to for many years to come.

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A $25 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the materials you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Wear natural-fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
  • Wear sturdy shoes or boots with closed toes and heels. 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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