Traditional Blacksmithing class added to schedule
2/2/2010 8:37:42 AM by (KReeve)

Master smith Jim Rubley has agreed to teach another Primitive Blacksmithing at the training facility in Conners Prarie, Indiana. Teaching this hands-on class is master bladesmith and traditional blacksmith Jim Rubley. Jim is considered one of the finest bladesmiths in the world. His expertise with traditional methods makes him one of the formost experts on historical smithed items. He has dedicated his life to preserving the dying arts of traditional smithing. He will be teaching the fundamentals of metallurgy and blacksmithing, including how to make a knife the traditional way, using a hand powered coal fire, an anvil and hammer.

Students can expect to take a nearly finished knife home with them. There may be extra material costs at the class depending on what size and type of blade is chosen. Extra costs should not exceed $40.

This class is very limited in size and will fill quickly, so reserve a spot today!