Beginning Bladesmithing: Marking Blade

Overview

Ever wanted to learn how to forge? Want to know what forging is? Does hammering on metal sound enticing? Well now you can do just that at Visual Philosophy. We invite you to learn techniques like drawing out, tapering, grinding, tempering and more! Students will learn these methods alongside our knowledgeable instructor and take home a hand made marking knife out of steel.

*We have 4 different projects for Beginning Bladesmithing, so even if you have taken a beginning blacksmithing or forging class with us, you will practice your skills and create something new!

Materials

The School provides all the necessary materials for completing your first project at the forge. We use high quality steel to ensure your projects are created the proper way and last through multiple uses.

Schedule

- The class schedule will begin with an introduction into hot forging and safety procedures.

- Next the instructor will demonstrate proper hammering techniques and how to maximize your strikes

- Following that students will start to create their own pieces.

- A lunch break is included so bring something to eat or patronize one of our local establishments- there are many to choose from

- Due to the class size, each student will be sharing an anvil and the instructor will be available for questions and guidance throughout the day

- If you want to get a leg up for class and get a sense of what being a blacksmith is all about, check out our FREE Hammer Techniques course here: https://svp-online-atelier.teachable.com/p/hammering-mini-course

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Due to the physical nature of blacksmithing, we have a 14 year old minimum age restriction and we ask that for children under 18, parents sign a release of liability waiver. This is an intro level workshop. There are no prerequisites.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Visual Philosophy has a parking lot available to attendees in the rear of the building accessible via Julian St. HWY 280, 87 and Diridon Caltrain station are very close.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

The School of Visual Philosophy can be reached via email at [email protected] or by calling 831-205-3406.

What's the refund policy?

By purchasing a course or workshop, you are obligated to provide payment in full prior to the start date. Courses and workshops may be cancelled 5 days in advance with money returned. Course and workshop tuition purchased but not completed in full or by the start of course can not be refunded.

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