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Level I in Folsom

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 28, 10am to 4pm -

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 28, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Dec 27, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 21, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Banning

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 21, 10am to 4pm -

Instruction will follow CBA Level II instruction guidelines. Satisfactory completion of Level II course will give student a Level II CBA certificate ‘Apprentice’ status. Level II certification requires 50 hours of class work, and satisfactory completion of class projects, generally will take a student 2 years to complete the required projects. * Cost: $25 * When: 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am – 4pm…

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:00:30 -0800

Saturday Dec 21, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 21, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Dec 20, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 14, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 14, 9am to 1pm -

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 14, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 14, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Dec 13, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 07, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 09:00:30 -0800

Saturday Dec 07, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 07, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Saturday Dec 07, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Dec 06, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 23, 10am to 4pm -

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 23, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Nov 22, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level II in Banning

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 16, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 16, 10am to 4pm -

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:00:30 -0800

Saturday Nov 16, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 16, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Nov 15, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 09, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 09, 9am to 1pm -

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 09, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Saturday Nov 09, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:00:00 -0800

Friday Nov 08, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Nov 02, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Nov 02, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Nov 02, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Nov 02, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Nov 01, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 26, 10am to 4pm -

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 26, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Oct 25, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Mastering the Fundamentals with Mark Aspery - Adams Forge

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Wednesday Oct 23, 9am on Oct 23 to 4pm on Oct 27 -

Our friend and mentor, Mark Aspery will lead you through the basics of what you need to know to really blacksmith. From safety and drawing a taper through tool making, including heat treating. You’ll achieve your first forge weld. Burns, blisters and sweat are a given in this class but you will learn a lot and have some fun. The curriculum will be taken…

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 19, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Banning

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 19, 10am to 4pm -

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Oct 19, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 19, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Oct 18, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 12, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 12, 9am to 1pm -

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 12, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 12, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Oct 11, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 05, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Oct 05, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 05, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Oct 05, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Oct 04, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 28, 10am to 4pm -

Brent Bailey Hammers - Adams Forge

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 28, 9am on Sep 28 to 4pm on Sep 29 -

Brent Bailey makes simply beautiful tooling, as beautiful as jewelry and as functional as, well, a hammer. He’s coming to Adam’s Forge to teach us to make our own hammers. The cost of the class will include a prepared blank, a slitting chisel, a hammer eye drift and a hickory handle blank. By the end of the weekend you should walk away with your…

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 28, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Sep 27, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level II in Banning

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 21, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 21, 10am to 4pm -

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Sep 21, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 21, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Sep 20, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 14, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 14, 9am to 1pm -

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 14, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 14, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Sep 13, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 07, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Sep 07, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 07, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Sep 07, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Sep 06, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 24, 10am to 4pm -

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 24, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Aug 23, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level II in Banning

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 17, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 17, 10am to 4pm -

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Aug 17, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 17, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Aug 16, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Intermediate Blacksmithing in Mendocino

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 10, all day, starting at 9:30am -

You already have a little experience, and want to go to the next step. We will explore fullering, upsetting, mortise and tennon techniques, riveting and how to make a few tools for your own project, including the hardening process. Projects like hinges, door latches and candleholders, small tables/stools and fireplace tools. Ideas of your own are welcome and encouraged. Instructor GERT RASMUSSEN is a…

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 10, 9am to 1pm -

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 10, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 10, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 10, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Aug 09, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 03, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Aug 03, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 03, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Aug 03, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Aug 02, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 27, 10am to 4pm -

Makume-gane with Jay Burnham Kidwell - Adams Forge

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 27, 9am on Jul 27 to 4pm on Jun 30 -

Mokume-gane, literally means “wood grain (or burl) metal”, is a traditional Japanese metalsmithing technique using non-ferrous metals to produce multicolored material from Copper, Brass, Silver and traditional japanese alloys such as: Shibuichi, Shakudo, and Kuromi-do. The bonding process is one of diffusion, much the same as in Damascus Steel. Originally created about 300-400 years ago as sword furniture material, it opens up the door…

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 27, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jul 26, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level II in Folsom

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 20, 10am to 4pm -

Level II in Banning

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 20, 10am to 4pm -

Level III in Orange County

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Jul 20, 9am to 12pm -

Level III workshop with Bob Cooper

Level II in Murphys

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 20, 9am to 3pm -

This class is focused on working towards your certificate.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jul 19, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 13, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Level I and II in Mariposa

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 13, 9am to 1pm -

Level I & II - Visalia

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 13, 8am to 12pm -

More advanced blacksmiths welcome. Please call to confirm location as it is subject to change.

Level I in San Jose

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 13, 8am to 12pm -

Level I classes by appointment only. Please call to reserve a space and location details.

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jul 12, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Copper Workshop with Heather McLarty & Pat Downing

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Friday Jul 12, 9am on Jul 12 to 4pm on Jul 14 -

Pat Downing and Heather McLarty are teaching a hands on workshop of techniques using copper sheet Friday July 12th through Sunday the 14th at Fe Gallery in Sacramento. Students will learn the age-old techniques of repousse & chasing on Friday and Saturday from Heather. Saturday night is the 2nd Saturday art night when Heather, Pat and friends will be demonstrating during the gallery opening….

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 06, 10am to 4pm -

Level I in Orange County

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Jul 06, 9am to 12pm -

Level I workshop with Bob Cooper

Level I in Murphys

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 06, 9am to 3pm -

Level I

Level I ~ Vista

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jul 06, 8am to 1pm -

Level I – Introduction to Blacksmithing.

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jul 05, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.

From Sheet to 3D - Adams Forge

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jun 29, 9am on Jun 29 to 4pm on Jun 30 -

Take a hands on class with Louie Arce, an experienced sculptor and fabricator. On the first day of this fun and creative class he will lead you through the design and build process using tag board making a flat material fully three dimensional. Everyone will get to make their own model or maquette of their own design with Louie’s guidance. It’s a fun and…

Level II and III in Sacramento

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jun 28, 6pm to 9pm -

Level II and III classes. The cost for this class is $6. To learn more about Level II classes and To learn more about Level III classes

Level I in Folsom

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jun 22, 10am to 4pm -

Open Forge in Orange County

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 09:00:30 -0700

Saturday Jun 22, 9am to 12pm -

Open Forge with Bob Cooper

Level I and II in Weaverville

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jun 22, 9am to 3pm -

Level I and II Other Event Contacts are: Bill Hoogstad 530-245-9863 Glen Grigsby 530-623-6770

Foldforming Class with Pat Downing - Adams Forge

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Saturday Jun 22, 9am on Jun 22 to 4pm on Jun 23 -

Pat Downing will go over many different techniques and share his expertise in this fun field of sheetwork. We will be using copper sheet in this class. Everyone will get the chance to practice under his watchful eye. Fee: $65 materials included http://www.adamsforge.org/Adams_Forge/Classes.html or Email Nancy Tarczynski at blacksmithclasses@gmail.com

Open Foldforming - Adams Forge

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jun 21, 6pm to 9pm -

Here’s an opportunity for a Foldforming extravaganza with our friend and Foldforming wonder, Pat Downing. Starting with Open Foldforming on Friday night from 6 until 9 we’ll be trying all kinds of Foldforming for the seriously demented! You must have had at least some Foldforming experience to participate. This is NOT a class but a time to experiment with these techniques amongst friends. Bring…

Level I in Sacramento

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Friday Jun 21, 6pm to 9pm -

The cost for this class is $6. Click here to learn more about Level I classes.