Beginning Blacksmithing with John Riddle
Venue: The Floyd Center for the Arts, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost:
Jax Member: $162.00 General Public: $200.00
Deposit: $50.00 Materials Fee: $20.00
Description:
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts offers Beginning Blacksmithing with John Riddle. the class will meet on both April 26th and 27th from 9 am - 5 pm each day.
This beginning blacksmithing class will introduce students to the equipment, tools and safety precautions involved in the use of the blacksmith’s forge. Once familiar with the tools of the trade, the class will practice fundamental blacksmithing techniques while learning to make basic hooks, tools and decorative flares. Students are asked to bring their own safety glasses and to wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Aprons and gloves are optional.
Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult
About the Instructor:
John Riddle grew up on a farm where his dad taught him the basics of sheet metal work as a teenager. He worked in the railroad industry as an adult, as a metal-worker, electrician, shop and maintenance worker, and finally rail car worker. As a result, he has been a blacksmith all his life, but never knew very much about it until around 2005 when he heard about the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association and became a regular member. He has learned much attending meetings and classes through the group and is excited to share his life-long trade with the next generation of blacksmiths.
For more information call 540-745-2784, email
info@jacksonvillecenter.org, or visit
http://jacksonvillecenter.org,
http://jacksonvillecenter.org/education/2010-classes/.
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