Learn the timeless art of blacksmithing with a hands-on Blacksmithing 101 Class at Ohio. Under the guidance of an experienced blacksmith, master techniques like hammering and shaping to create beautiful and durable pieces. Build confidence in the forge and explore decorative touches to take your metalwork to the next level. Join Blacksmithing 101 today and unlock your metalworking potential.

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights - Limit 12 students

Age Requirement: Students must be at least 18 years of age.

The registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to class start date.

Subjects covered:

Material Selection
Material Harness
Tool selection
Basic heat Treating
Hammering Techniques
Shaping Metal
Bending and Jigs
Drifting
Pinning
Hot filing
Decorative additions
Projects
Trade Awl
Squirrel Cooker (Decorative)
Twisted Eating Fork
Flint Striker
Patch Knife
Folding Trivet

Required equipment:

Safety Glasses
Ear Plugs (optional)
Welders Gloves
New Mill File 10” minimum
Modern gear to Camp
Food and Snack
Water bottle (metal)

For questions regarding classes or gear lists, please contact our Lead Instructor, Ty Barker, at (304) 237-2173 or by email at tybarker73@yahoo.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.

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NOTE: IF YOU NEED TO ORDER GEAR FROM SELF RELIANCE OUTFITTERS YOU MUST DO SO NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CLASS TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE YOUR GEAR. ORDERS CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO THE SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR PICK UP.

About our School:

Fully Insured
Red Cross Certified Training Facility
EMT’s and Paramedic’s on Staff
AED on Location
Epinephrine on Location
Instructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Red Cross Certified
Low Student to Instructor to create a Pedagogy learning environment.
Most Instructors either former Military, EMS, or LE
Dave Canterbury is NASAR Advanced Search and Rescue Certified
Dave Canterbury is Certified Expert Trapper by Fur Takers of America and a Certified Intermediate Herbalist by the Herbal Academy International School of Herbal Arts and Sciences
All Instructors are equipped and licensed in HAM radio as well as PLB SAT comms for emergency communications away from classroom area.
Training area is over 4500 Forested Acres

Disclaimer:
Please make sure you take all gear with you at the end of the class. If gear is left behind, we will not be able to ship it to you and will be considered abandoned.

Due to property insurance restrictions: There will be no camping on the school property prior to the start of the class or after the classes conclude.

Each class is instructed by highly trained and professional outdoor/wilderness instructors. Each instructor teaches the Pathfinder School system and is authorized by Dave Canterbury. Instructors, including Dave Canterbury, can vary from class to class.

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