workshop introduction to Knifemaking
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Description
Through the design of a tempered steel knife and its handle on silk, you will discover Knifemaking and many of its basic techniques. Whether you're used to working with your hands or not, our blacksmith-trainers will teach you all you need to know about Knifemaking : from forging the blade to creating a wooden handle, including the theory of metals and tempering! At the end of workshop, you'll go home with your own knife!
Level: beginner
Language: Our courses are mainly taught in French. However, for those who prefer instruction in English, we recommend enrolling in a private or semi-private course.
Prerequisites: none
Duration: two days, 9am to 5pm or four weeknights, 6pm to 10pm .
Age : For all participants aged 16 or 17an accompanying adult must take part in the activity with the minor, for the duration of the activity. The accompanying adult must pay for his/her own seat on workshop. Participants aged 18 and over may participate alone.
Cost: $650 + taxes
Other details: Bring a lunch and a bottle of water; a fridge and microwave will be provided. Please wear natural clothing (jeans, cotton, etc.) and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All tools will be provided on site.
Places per workshop : 6
Objectives and creation :
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Familiarize yourself with theshop forge and safety rules
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Learn how to maintain a blacksmith's fire, handle tools and learn the correct movement reflexes.
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Experiment with traditional Knifemaking techniques (sharpening, stretching, reshaping, pointing, disgorging, hot slicing, quenching, stress-relieving tempering, etc.)
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Creation of a sharpened tempered steel knife with wooden handle on silk.
* You don't know the availability of the person to whom you wish to offer this workshop ? We recommend that you purchase a gift certificate. We won't make any travel arrangements for this type of request.