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A P R I L 2025
A P R I L 2025
PRICE INCREASE
As of April 1st, the price of a Level I or II class and open forging will increase to $30. Ways to pay online or by credit card are coming soon.
SATURDAY LEVEL I CLASS
SATURDAY LEVEL I CLASS
Letter Opener
Letter Opener
Saturday, April 5, 9am
Instructor David Gottfredson
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
Learn to forge a decorative and useful letter opener. The handle design and blade shape is up to you! If you’ve previously made the spring fuller, bring it to this class. You’ll use it! If not, one will be provided. Makes a good gift!
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SUNDAY LEVEL I CLASS
SUNDAY LEVEL I CLASS
Door Pull
Door Pull
Sunday, April 6, 9am
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
Learn to forge door pull handles for cabinets and chests! This may look easy but forging pleasing shapes can be a challenge!
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
SATURDAY LEVEL II CLASS
SATURDAY LEVEL II CLASS
Welded Bolt Head
Welded Bolt Head
Saturday, April 12, 9a
Instructor: David Morice
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
Learn to forge a hexagonal bolt head with forge welding. This requires skill to wrap a strong and even weld.
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
THURSDAY LEVEL I CLASS
THURSDAY LEVEL I CLASS
Door Pull
Door Pull
Thursday, April 17, 4p
Instructor: Dave Catchpole
Blacksmith Barn - $30 Coal & Materials Fee
Learn to forge door pull handles for cabinets and chests! This may look easy but forging pleasing shapes can be a challenge!
This is an intermediate class requiring completion of Level 1 and an active museum membership to participate.
BLACKSMITHING 101
Blacksmithing 101 (beginner) Classes Adult or Youth (10+) Paired
Our 2-part beginner classes teach you to forge useful projects while learning to safely manage a coal forge and use blacksmithing tools! No experience or tools required. Completion of 101 is required to participate in our regular classes, open forge dates, and other blacksmithing events.
Weekend and weekday classes are available. Register through the museum office (760) 941-1791 or HERE
For questions and inquiries, contract the museum staff at education@agsem.org
ELECTIVE CLASS
Tongs
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9a
Instructor: Kelly Carle
Metal Arts Building - $60 Coal & Materials Fee
Tongs are essential blacksmithing tools and you need different types and sizes to hold different shapes securely and safely. Kelly Carle will demonstrate forging several types of tongs. One set is provided with your class fee. Additional blanks to forge other types are available for $20 each.
Class space is limited! - sign up online HERE
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate.
OPEN FORGE DATES
OPEN FORGE DATES
Saturdays/Sundays in April, 9a-3p
$30 Coal Fee – 9am to 3p Bring your own or purchase metal
Open forge time is available to current museum members who are certified by Vista Forge instructors to safely operate a coal forge. You must use required safety equipment, proper clothing, follow all safety rules, and be considerate of forging classes in session. Contact Instructor when class is in session before forging.
You must have completed our Blacksmith 101 course and have an active museum membership to participate. Youth smiths must be accompanied by an adult.
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