We will be offering a blacksmithing series this semester! Read below for details:
Modern Artistic Blacksmithing
Artistic blacksmithing is alive and well in the 21st century. This course is designed to give a grounding in the principles of modern artistic blacksmithing, focusing both on technique and design. Specifically, students will explore traditional methods of joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, riveting, and collaring. In nine sessions, students will conceive of and construct an architectural installation in the Lemelson shop.
It meets Wednesday nights from 7:00 – 10:00pm in the Lemelson Center. The first meeting is on Wednesday, February 10th. All skill levels are welcome, but shop experience is recommended.
The course is taught by Jacob Lefton, a 2008 graduate. He is working in the valley as a blacksmith and spent six months in Europe learning artistic blacksmithing this past summer.
For more information, or to sign up for the class, e-mail blacksmith@jacoblefton.com.