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Candlesticks
Instructor: Mr. Carl West

Level: Beginner
Requirements: A Taste of Blacksmithing or equivalent hammerskill
Program: Winter
Status: Open
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Prospect Hill Forge
Tuition: $ 315
Materials: $ 0
Date: April 06, 2008 - April 20, 2008
Time: Every Sunday at 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Prospect Hill Forge

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In nine hours this class covers the production of a simple, elegant and functional candlestick. In the process of making it, you’ll cut threads with tap & die, form a tenon, forge pipe, and work with sheet steel.

This class meets for 3 sessions for 3 hours each. All materials are included in the cost of tuition.

This class is also available on these dates:

  • Saturday & Sunday, January 12-13, 2008, 12 - 5pm
  • Thursdays, March 27 - April 10, 2008, 11am - 2pm

Prospect Hill Forge is a new blacksmithing school located right next door to Metalwerx at 38 Guinan St. You can read more about Prospect Hill Forge on their website at http://www.prospecthillforge.com

 

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