Monday, April 11, 2011

Blacksmithing Classes

Helmut's Forge Blacksmithing Classes and Interpretation Workshop
May 14-15, 2011

Located at the South Norwich Historical Society's Blacksmith Shop, Otterville, Ontario This is a one-day course to teach the basics of the historical trade of Blacksmithing and its interpretation of it to the public. Basic techniques such as fire building, tool handling, steel and iron selection, temperatures, and basic forging to make small demonstration pieces. Plus safety. History of the trade and its importance within Upper Canada / Ontario, including some effective techniques to bring the trade alive and understandable to a wide range of public, including school groups.

Classes are limited to six, with hands on time; each person will make at least one small item besides practicing the basic techniques.
For volunteers and staff of Historical Sites, Museums and Associations the cost of the one-day course will be $75.00 all materials supplied.

Tim Foster is a smith of 40 years experience in Blacksmithing. I was the full time smith a Black Creek Pioneer Village for 4 years and the Interpretive Coordinator for the Trades, for 6 years. I have also taught and demonstrated the trade at sites and events around the province for 30 years. As Interpretive Coordinator it was my job to teach all of the trades staff how to interact with public in all of its variations.

For more details and to register contact
Tim Foster
905-777-9465
91 Grant Ave.,
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2X6

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