Blacksmithing 102 Class
Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge
Take your blacksmithing skills to the next level with our Blacksmithing 102 class! Designed for students who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or have prior metalworking experience, this course builds upon fundamental techniques and introduces new skills essential for forging.
What You’ll Learn:
After a brief refresher on the basics, we’ll dive into advanced techniques, including:
Upsetting – Thickening steel by compressing it.
Fullering – Creating grooves and transitions with specialized tools.
Hot Punching – Making holes in hot metal using a punch.
Riveting – Joining metal pieces with a heated rivet.
Shaping – Refining metal forms for functional and artistic designs.
We’ll also explore the peen of the cross-peen hammer, learning how to use it for spreading, stretching, shaping, and texturing steel. Additional tools introduced include fullers, fullering punches, swage and rivet blocks, and a hand-cranked drill press.
Class Details:
Date & Time: February 25, 2026 - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (7 hours of instruction with a 1-hour lunch break)
Class Size: Limited to 5 students
Age Requirement: Students under 18 must be accompanied by an observing adult (no fee for the adult)
Cost: $140 per student
What to Bring & Wear:
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt (required for safety)
Safety glasses
A water bottle
Your own lunch (or take the opportunity to explore the site during the break)
Join us for a hands-on, immersive experience and sharpen your blacksmithing skills! Spaces are limited—sign up today! 🔨🔥
You may also like the following events from Hagood Mill Historic Site:
- This Saturday, 7th February, 10:00 am, Lets Make Tinctures, and Glycerites Class in Pickens
- This month, 18th February, 09:00 am, Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing in Pickens
- This month, 20th February, 09:00 am, Blacksmithing Bushcraft: Railroad Spike Knife Class in Pickens
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Workshops in Pickens,
Arts events in Pickens.
