Blacksmithing

FUNdamental Forging: Learn basic blacksmith skills in a hands-on course. The 1-day course includes an overview of safety, tools, and forge management. You will learn metalworking skills such as drawing out a taper, flattening, punching holes and forming decorative scrolls, leaves or twists, all while manipulating steel over a forge.
Beyond Beginner Blacksmithing: This 2-day format will build on any previous skills. Participants will build multiple tools to use in the creation of a more complex design. (ie various punches, chisels etc and other projects). This course will include a discussion of techniques, demonstration and lots of practice in front of the forge. Come ready for a workout, with great tangible results.

FUNdamental Forging

Learn basic blacksmith skills in a 1-day hands-on course. You will go home with at least one finished project. This is a great opportunity for you to be creative and learn a heritage skill.

Delivery: On-Campus
Costs & Fees: $199 + GST
Length of Program/Course: 1 Day
Program/Course Dates: TBD
Registration deadline: 1 week prior to course start date. Pending availability; late registrations may be accepted with a late fee. Limited space is available so register early.

Skills Learned:

Tools and forge management

Draw out & flatten

Punching holes

Chiselling

Forming scrolls

Forming leafs

Available Projects:

Key Holder

Wall Hook

Horse Hoof Pick

Bottle Opener

J hook

Jewellery

Door Handle

Shepherd's Hook

Required Materials:

Safety boots (Leather/Non Flammable)
Cotton clothing (heavy jeans or fire-retardant coveralls are best)
High-Temperature resistant gloves (welding gloves or leather gloves)
Safety glasses
Ear plugs
Cross pein or ball pein hammer & forging tools such as tongs (if you don't have a hammer and tools, some will be available for use.)

PPE is required. Participants MUST bring safety glasses, leather shoes, long hair should be tied back and NO HAIR SPRAY. A bandana is recommended to cover your hair.

Beyond Beginner Blacksmithing

This 2-day format builds on the skills learned in the fundamental forging courses. Although there is not a formal prerequisite to this course, this 2-day course is intense and you are in for a workout and steep learning curve if you haven't done any blacksmithing but if you like a challenge and are up for it, jump in!

Delivery: On-Campus
Costs & Fees: $399 + GST
Length of Program/Course: 2 Days
Program/Course Dates: TBD
Registration deadline: 1 week prior to course start date. Pending availability; late registrations may be accepted with a late fee. Limited space is available so register early.

Skills Learned:

Rivet two pieces of forged material together,

Chiselling to make the split scroll ends

Twisting joinery,

Riveting and or collaring

Rasping and filing

Available Projects:

Punches, Riveting Tools, and Tongs

These projects will help you in making your own tools for you to add to your toolbox.

Scrolls, Circles, and Rivets

Create a garden trivet.

Campfire Set

A portable pot hanger and frying pan holder set.

Required Materials:

Safety boots (Leather/Non Flammable)
Cotton clothing (heavy jeans or fire-retardant coveralls are best)
High-Temperature resistant gloves (welding gloves or leather gloves)
Safety glasses
Ear plugs
Cross pein or ball pein hammer & forging tools such as tongs (if you don't have a hammer and tools, some will be available for use.)

PPE is required. Participants MUST bring safety glasses, leather shoes, long hair should be tied back and NO HAIR SPRAY. A bandana is recommended to cover your hair.

Do you need more information?

Industry Training & Continuing Education

Phone: 403.556.4740
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.6537
Email: coned@oldscollege.ca