Introduction to Blacksmithing: Spike Knife
with Colin Miller
Date: Two workshops
Saturday, January 16
OR
Sunday, January 17
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 current BoMA members
$95 for non-members
Location: BoMA Studio
4919 Broadway, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Materials fee: $20
Class Description
The spike knife is a classic blacksmithing project. Perfect for those with little to no experience this project pares the ancient and honorable art and craft of blacksmithing down to its essence. Fire. Steel. Hammer. Anvil. Vice. Tongs. (Maybe an angle grinder or two...)
Saturday, January 16
OR
Sunday, January 17
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 current BoMA members
$95 for non-members
Location: BoMA Studio
4919 Broadway, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Materials fee: $20
Class Description
The spike knife is a classic blacksmithing project. Perfect for those with little to no experience this project pares the ancient and honorable art and craft of blacksmithing down to its essence. Fire. Steel. Hammer. Anvil. Vice. Tongs. (Maybe an angle grinder or two...)
Tools and Equipment
What you’ll want to bring:
Canvas or leather closed toe shoes
Long pants and long sleeved shirt. Leather, cotton, wool. No synthetic materials.
Ear plugs
Safety glasses and gloves are strongly recommended.
• $20 materials kit* fee (cash or check)
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
About the Instructor
Colin Miller is a second generation jeweler who's worn many hats in the jewelry world, from apprentice to bench jeweler in retail, from independent studio jeweler to production jeweler for other artists. He hopes to share his wealth of experience with those yearning to express their creativity through wearable art, and to learn a thing or two himself.
Maximum four (4) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To register visit the BoMA page on Meetup
What you’ll want to bring:
Canvas or leather closed toe shoes
Long pants and long sleeved shirt. Leather, cotton, wool. No synthetic materials.
Ear plugs
Safety glasses and gloves are strongly recommended.
• $20 materials kit* fee (cash or check)
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
About the Instructor
Colin Miller is a second generation jeweler who's worn many hats in the jewelry world, from apprentice to bench jeweler in retail, from independent studio jeweler to production jeweler for other artists. He hopes to share his wealth of experience with those yearning to express their creativity through wearable art, and to learn a thing or two himself.
Maximum four (4) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
To register visit the BoMA page on Meetup
