Blacksmithing is the skill of forging metal, using tools like a hammer and an anvil to make objects, like hinges, nails, hammers, and more. It was a common practice before the industrial revolution, when most towns had their own town blacksmith shop.
Do you have a Girl Scout that has wanted to learn the ancient art of Blacksmithing, but has no idea what to expect? Visit the space where you can learn metal art practices, meet Ashe (the founder and teacher), and watch them demonstrate how it is done! During this two hour event, two blacksmiths will be forging and taking questions. There will also be a Plasma CNC demonstration.
Hardy & Fuller will provide refreshments and guests are encouraged to hang out in the space, watch the blacksmith demonstration, and ask as many questions as you can think of! At Hardy & Fuller, we take pride in keeping and fostering a safe space for our community. Community is very important to us, and to be successful as an artist, or heck, as a person, we must facilitate space where community can happen! Hardy & Fuller is a safe space for all persons, especially women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and differently abled persons. Our shop is wheelchair accessible, and we are always looking to improve our access for those that are differently abled! Suggestions are welcome!
Capacity: 25 persons
Length: two hours
Cost: $15/person
Hardy & Fuller Taster Events
During this three hour event, participants will be able to experience working with fire in a hands-on fashion. After choosing from our Taster Menu, each person will receive the same pre forged object that they will then get to finish to their own personal style and specifications. This will involve heating the piece in the forge, using tools to twist, texture and bend the material until the correct shape is achieved. The best part is watching identical pre forged steel turn into 12 very unique pieces of art! This is a great entry point for beginners to learn how steel moves and works when it is heated to forging temperatures.
Number of participants: 12
Length of activity: 3 hours
Age of participants: 12 and up, ages 9-11 can do this with parents, but there will need to be one parent/gaurdian participating per child in this age range.
https://www.hardyandfuller.com/
(720) 613-6359
info@hardyandfuller.com
Located in Denver.