Metalsmithing at the Strand: Handforged Knives
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-4:00pm
April - October
Are you interested in learning how to forge your own knife? Join the team of Smiling Dog Forge (Samantha Williams & Tom Larsen) for a two day workshop on our front lawn, and by the end of it, you will leave with a finished and handled knife that is sharp. Students start with a 6″ piece of high carbon steel, and will spend the first day forging it into a knife, and learning about the heat treatment process. The second day covers the finishing processes and putting a handle on the blade.
Required: Bring a lunch and plenty of water. (We do have water bottle filling stations in our Arts Center for students to use.) Please wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Clothing should be made of natural fibers, as you will be working with open flame. No prior experience necessary.
Open to Ages 14+
Cost: $235 Members | $250 Non-Members
Please note: class registration is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Once registered you will not be able to change your class date.
2024 Season Workshops:
April 27-28 SOLD OUT
May 18-19 SOLD OUT
June 22-23 SOLD OUT
July 13-14 SOLD OUT
August 17-18 SOLD OUT
September 21-22 SOLD OUT
October 12-13 SOLD OUT
Due to high demand, we have introduced a quick call feature this season to ensure prompt replacement of any absent or unable students in our classes. This list consists of individuals who are readily available to pay and take the vacant spot. However, please note that it is crucial for those on the list to be able to arrive within 30 minutes of being contacted.
