Hot and Cold Forging with Matagi Sorensen, Sat/Sun, 9/12 – 9/13

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

In this two-day workshop, participants will learn the essential skills needed to build a small-scale forge and create hand-forged wearable art. This hands-on class introduces both the technical and creative aspects of metalsmithing, guiding students from tool construction to finished piece while working with a variety of metals.

Topics Covered:

• How to build a small forge designed for working with metal
• Fundamentals of forging techniques for shaping metal
• Hot and cold forging methods
• Understanding how metals such as copper, silver, bronze, and steel respond to heat and hammering
• Designing and creating a hand-forged wearable art piece

Materials Used:

• Copper
• Silver
• Bronze
• Steel
• Basic forging tools and materials for forge construction

Outcomes:

• Ability to construct a functional small forge
• Foundational understanding of metal forging techniques
• Experience working with multiple metals under hot and cold conditions
• Completion of a unique, hand-forged piece of wearable art
• Introduction to traditional metalsmithing skills and creative metal shaping

DATES:  Saturday and Sunday, Sept 12 & 13, 9:30am – 5:30pm

INSTRUCTOR: Matagi Sorensen

MATERIALS KIT: TBA

SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginners