Forging Nails – First Blacksmith Class

Making nails has been one the oldest forms of Blacksmithing


for centuries. It is usually the first task of any apprentice to learn the


basics skills necessary toward becoming a blacksmith.

This course does


not require a lot of strength nor skill-set prior to the class. For these reasons


it is the perfect starting lesson for those wanting to try their hand at some


old fashioned Blacksmithing. This course will teach students the proper


terms, techniques, and protocols required to successfully create usable


nails. For anyone looking to get a basic understanding of Blacksmithing,


this is the course for you.

There will be no refunds within 14 days of the event.

About the Instructor


: Sean Lytle started to learn blacksmithing from Sons of Vulcan in Birmingham several years ago when master smith Lee McKee was alive. Recently, Sean has trained extensively with



Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge



over the past year. Interest in Blacksmithing include history, artistry, and teaching.

Age


: there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines

What to wear:



At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. The CDC has



a guide



to acceptable cloth masks that help prevent the spread of infection.