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Gas Forge : Building Your Own, On Your Way

Blacksmithing & Tool Making

Dave Hanson

Making a forge is a project most smiths undertake for a few reasons. First, building a forge is much cheaper than buying one, plus finding one to buy that suits the needs of a particular smith can be difficult. Suitable forges are often not available commercially. Thus, secondly, a smith can build a forge based on his or her particular needs. Lastly, if a forge is ever in need of repair, fixing it should not be a problem because the user built it and is familiar with its construction and use. In this course, each student will manufacture their own gas forge, fit to meet their needs as a smith, useable as both a propane and natural gas forge. The gas forge is a wonderful device for the smith, as heat control, efficiency and ability to reach desirable high temperatures (not to mention your health) make for great results on the forge.

Dates

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Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$295.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$295.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$305.00

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)