Intro to Blacksmithing: Decorative Hooks (Forge Clearance)

Learn to forge, finesse, and finish steel while crafting a hand forged, custom decorative steel hook in this blacksmithing intro!
About this Event

In this class you’ll learn how to operate a blacksmithing forge using a suite of critical hand tools (like hammers, tongs, and vices) to heat steel; how to flatten, twist, and shape steel at the anvil; and how to finish your work with natural waxes and oils to obtain the blackened patina commonly associated with Blacksmithing. Whether you’re already a member or choose to become one in the future, taking this class will gain you clearance to use our Blacksmithing Forge independently.

What you Will Create

Hand-forged decorative hooks

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toed shoes. Long sleeves and hair will need to be pulled back.

Clearances Earned

Forge

Age Requirement

Open to ages 16+. Class participants that are 12-17 years old must have a parent present at Protohaven for the duration of the class. 

Class Dates

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• Saturday Aug 22, 6PM - 9PM
  

All members, visitors, and class participants are expected to abide by Protohaven rules and guidelines.

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• Single-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 72 hours or more before the scheduled date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund, or have their registration moved to another class or workshop.
    
  • If canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date, no refund will be provided, but the participant may choose to have their registration moved to another class or workshop or to receive a credit on their account.
    
  
  
• Multi-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund or account credit minus a $35 cancellation fee, or to have their registration moved to another multi-session class or workshop, if available.
    
  • If canceled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, no refund will be provided, but the participant will receive a credit on their account, minus a $75 cancellation fee.  
    
  
  

If a participant is a no-show, no refunds, credits, or transfers (rescheduling) will be given. Please be aware that there are no exceptions to these cancellation policies. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.