Elizabeth Mahar discusses why she loves blacksmithing.
Portland's Artisans Guild
Ye' Ol' Blacksmithing Shop: Thor's Hammer
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6 person limit for this camp Our policy for small class sizes
The Legend
In Norse Mythology Mjölnir was the hammer of the thunder god Thor. This mythological force was forged by the Dwarve brothers, Sindri and his Brokkr through a bet with Loki. In this class you learn their ancient of blacksmithing and metallurgy.
The Course
Learn how to work hot metal on the anvil! In this 1-day or 2-day workshop we will forge tapers, split, twist and punch hot metal to make aesthetic and maybe even functional items. Come have fun and try your hand at a time-honored craft.
This class is good for both beginning and intermediate blacksmithing students. The small class size allows instructors to work as a blacksmithing lab, giving individual attention to each student.
Details for Ye' Ol' Blacksmithing Shop: Thor's Hammer
Time
Free Morning Pre-Camp 7:30am-8:30am
Camp 8:30am-3:30pm
Affordable After-Camp 3:30pm-6pm Get extended camp to 6pm
Location
5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon Within minutes of most Portland neighborhoods, right next door to the 140 acre Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Map It
Register
Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
December 20, 2011
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$115
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Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
December 26, 2011
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$115
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Camp Full |
Ages 10-16
December 29, 2011
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$115
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2-day workshop
Day 1 Focus on safety, shop ergonomics and working with hot materials. Instructors demo drawing a good taper, the foundation of blacksmithing. Students then take their own hammer and learn how to swing properly, getting the feel for how metal reacts to heat and manipulation. They begin basic crafts.
Day 2 Students work on making their own tools and crafts.
1-day workshop
Day 1 Focus on safety, shop ergonomics and working with hot materials. Instructors demo drawing a good taper, the foundation of blacksmithing. Students then take their own hammer and learn how to swing properly, getting the feel for how metal reacts to heat and manipulation. They begin basic crafts.
