Forge Your Own Bottle Opener (3 hours; $145)

The bottle opener … it’s everyone’s favorite tool and a great conversation starter at a party! In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing, while focusing on forging their own handmade bottle openers. A perfect introduction to the craft of forging, this course teaches the basics of heating, hammering, and shaping steel.

In three hours, we will cover techniques such as punching, drifting, tapering, and more. This class focuses on forging techniques for small pieces; think less brute force and more precise detail. No need to be big and burly!

No previous experience necessary; all tools and materials are provided.

LIMITED TO FIVE STUDENTS; SIGN UP WITH "THE STEEL YARD" IN PROVIDENCE, RI, TO ATTEND.

You may also like the following events from JDH Metalcraft:

• This October, 2nd October, 06:30 pm, Forging 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing (7 weeks; $500) in Providence
• This October, 18th October, 10:00 am, Forge Your Own Chopsticks: Introduction to Eating Utensils (1 day; $280) in Providence
• This October, 21st October, 06:30 pm, Forging a Stylish Hairpin (3 hours; $150) in Providence

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