May 22-23, 2027
Blacksmithing Basics
with Lisa Geertsen
$600
$575 tuition + $25 material fee
About this Workshop
Come have fun at the forge and learn the foundations of forging as well as ergonomics to continue to grow your skills on your own. Students will learn basic forging techniques and how to apply them to their creative or utilitarian practice. With guided projects, Lisa will cover tapers, upsetting, twisting, hot cutting and scrolling/bending. Students will take home fun items and an experience that will last a lifetime.
Key Points
- Forging safety and ergonomics of tool use
- Foundational skills for multiple applications
- Projects that can be completed within class time
- Functional skills as well as creative applications
- Encouragement of creative problem solving
- Skill building that promotes personal empowerment
About the Instructor
ENROLLMENT DETAILS
Blacksmithing Basics with Lisa Geertsen
May 22-23, 2027
$600.00
Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026
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