2011 Schedule of

BGCM Blacksmith Classes

at the Carroll County Farm Museum 

Academy of Traditional Arts

(Students must be at least 16years old)

To Register for Classes:

Contact:  Emma Beaver

410-386-3880 or toll free at 1-800-654-4645

at the Carroll County Farm Museum  

For Additional Info on Classes Contact:

SchoolAdmin@bgcmonline.org

Note: Class Vacancies as of December 31, 2010

Class: BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing) Evening Class

Instructor: Albin Drzewianowski

Assisting:  TBD

Dates: 2-30 Mar 2010 (Wed Evenings 6-9:30PM)

Fee: $175
 

Learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and other student selected projects as time permits.

4 Openings

Class: Basic Knifemaking

Instructor:  Walter VanAlstine

Assisting:  Bucky VanAlstine /  Dave Morgan

Dates: 5-6 Mar 2010 (Sat/Sun)

Fee: $175

Prerequisite:  BS-101 or equivalent

Learn the basics of knife making and complete a knife complete with handle. 

5 Openings

Class: Super BS-101 (Beginner's Blacksmithing)

Instructor: Albin Drzewianowski

Assisting:  TBD

Dates: 19-22 Apr 2010 (Mon-Thur)

Fee: $300
 

In this extended 4 day version of BS-101, you will learn the basics of blacksmithing from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge poker, water can handle, and have time for more hands on forging practice and  student selected projects as time permits.

8 Openings