Blacksmithing: Camp Irons

This class is set up so that you can come in at almost any level of blacksmithing experience and complete camp related items from the simplicity of tent stakes to the complexity of a fully functional cook stand or grill. People with no blacksmithing experience should probably keep it simple, making things like fire steels, tent stakes and roasting forks, but if you already have the basics, you might want to go after a cooking tripod or a 3 piece cook stand with some accessories. There are also items in the middle range like meat flippers, spatulas, lid lifters or fire pokers.

You’ll be forging with charcoal, as was often done on the frontier when access to coal was difficult or impossible. We may even cook grillables over the fires as we work! You will have access to all tools, materials and instruction needed to finish your project, as long as you are realistic about what you can likely do in the time allotted. Come prepared to have a large amount of fun!

Registration Includes

Camp Irons students will go home with traditional items for use in the great outdoors! They will also pick up skills to make other items that they may want to try in the future.

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: You may attend with absolutely no blacksmithing experience whatsoever, but some experience will let you go further!
• Best for Ages: 13 and older
• You should bring: Safety glasses, clothing made of natural fibers or leather (including shoes), probably ear plugs and a can-do attitude.

Location

Forging Community

1325 London Road