Upcoming classes

Dates:  August 18th and 19th, 2017  (Saturday and Sunday / 10am - 6pm)

Location:  Wrought Academy / 2440 Adeline Street / Oakland  CA  94607

Level:  Beginning / Intermediate

Maximum Class Size:  6

(This class will run if at least 3 students are enrolled by the Sunday preceding the class)

Class Description:   This class will focus on the forging skills essential for producing medium-sized, utility knife blades.  As students gain experience they will each start working in high-carbon steel and forge a knife blade which they can grind and heat treat.  Emphasis will be placed on proper working temperatures at all stages of production as well as efficient and accurate hammer work.  The skills learned will be directly applicable to the more advanced classes we offer in pattern-welded and laminated knife forging.

Class space is very limited!  Students will be registered in the order that their payments are received.

See you at the Forge!  James Austin

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Class Set-Up and Safety Considerations:

All necessary tools and materials will be provided for the students.

Students must bring their own safety glasses and wear them at all times in work areas (a few used pairs are usually available at the shop).

Students must wear snugly fitted, long-sleeved work shirts and long pants of cotton or wool (no nylon or polyester allowed) and firm, leather work-shoes.

Hearing protection is required and is provided in the shop in the form of foam ear-plugs. Students who need over-ear protection must provide their own.

Dates:  September 8th and 9th, 2018 (Saturday and Sunday / 10am - 6pm)

Location:  Wrought Academy / 2440 Adeline Street / Oakland  CA  94607

Level:  Beginning                  Maximum Class Size:  6

This class will run if at least 3 students are enrolled by the Sunday preceding the class

Class Description:   Students will learn to prepare steel surfaces with simple tools so that intricate patterns in pure silver can  be overlaid on the surface.  This is the same technique that has been used since well before the Viking era to decorate weapons and tools of high status.  It is not difficult to learn and can be done at home to create jewelry and small metal articles (which, by the way, make unique and handsome gifts!)

See you at the Forge! - James Austin

Class space is very limited.  Students will be registered in the order that their payments are received.

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Class Set-Up and Safety Considerations:

All necessary tools and materials will be provided for the students.

Students must bring their own safety glasses and wear them at all times in work areas (a few used pairs are usually available at the shop).

Students should bring leather gloves that are supple and a little loose to help protect their hands from burns, cuts and abrasions.  Some used gloves are usually available at the shop.

Students must wear snugly fitted, long-sleeved work shirts and long pants of cotton or wool (no nylon or polyester allowed) and firm, leather work-shoes.

Hearing protection is required to be worn and is provided in the shop in the form of foam ear-plugs.  Students who need over-ear protection must provide their own.

Private Instruction with James Austin is available at the rate of $100 / hour (minimum of 2 hours per day).  Discounts are available for larger blocks of time starting at 4 hours when paid for in advance.  Please arrange dates, times and pricing with James  at hotsteel@sbcglobal.net