[Noisebridge-discuss] If blacksmith forge in Turing, then electric heaters less compelling?

[giovanni_re]

Perhaps if there was a blacksmith forge in the Turing classroom,
people might feel less compelled to use electric space heaters at
Noisebridge.


-----  Blacksmithing 101 – January 20th 

Wanna bang on some hot metal and make something while learning some
forging? Well then sign up for this quick class where you will make a
letter opener out of a railroad spike. You will learn to taper & draw,
spread, twist, and maybe even to scroll some steel. And you get to take
it home and show it off!

Classes will be held between 12pm and 6pm with two people per one hour
time slot.

Cost will be $20 for the hour long class and the railroad spike.

If you have a nice pair of safety glasses, bring them – we have some
available, but they may not be comfortable. 

Wear ONLY cotton clothing and closed toe shoes (preferably leather with
rubber soles) Any other fabric may catch fire and will melt onto your
skin and continue
burning you which is never fun.
 
Your off hand will be holding the steel and tongs and will require a
glove. Please bring a well fitting LEATHER glove if you have some. This
helps reduce chafing and prevents burns. Your hammer hand does not have
to be gloved. 

This activity has a high risk of burns – you will be dealing with
glowing hot steel, sparks, and hot slag. Wearing appropriate clothing
and gloves minimizes this risk, but accidents still happen. You have
been warned, now come have some fun!

Email Adrianna @ AdriannaMcKinley @ Gmail . com with two preferred time
slots (noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, or 6pm). You will receive a
confirmation for one of the two

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