Metalsmithing Classes Chicago - Intro to Forging: Swords and Knives

Intro to Forging: Swords and Knives

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

You've marveled at the craftsmen (and women) who can bend metal to their will. Now you'll have a chance to learn the basics of forging and try it for yourself!

In this class, Dabblers will learn proper tool use and shop safety, as well as the principles of design and fabrication of the forged blade. We will show examples of proper heat treatment, hammering, shaping of steel, grinding, sanding, handle attachment, buffing and finishing work, as well as sharpening.

The class format is both lecture and demonstration, however students will be able to get some hands on practice with the forge, hammer, and grinder at the end of class. Students will also receive handouts detailing the process and will have the option of registering for the full blade forging class where you will forge your own knife or sword.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Jake McNaughton

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Jake McNaughton has been blacksmithing and blade-smithing for over a decade. He has taught classes at the Fire Arts Center of Chicago and made high end cutlery with Ravenswood Custom Knives. He has a passion for providing hands-on experience with historical and small-scale manufacturing techniques. He now operates his own studio in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Studio Information: The street address for classes is 4248 Elston. The entrance is around the back of the building on the alley between Harding and Berteau. Look for the door with the "Blacksmithing" sign above. Closest street parking is along Elston & Berteau.

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