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United States
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Texas
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Bexar County
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San Antonio
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Tours & Activities
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Blacksmithing 101: Forge a hook
3 h
About this activity
Itinerary
Through instruction and hands-on practice you will be learning the basics tenants of blacksmithing including how to properly control a hammer, a set of tongs and heat. While learning how to forge a hook you will learn how to employ the 4 pillars of smithing; twists, scrolls/counterscrolls, tapers, and drawing. You will leave equipped with an incredibly satisfying and rare skill, a useful metal object to display in your home, and the knowledge that you can reshape metal as our ancestors did.
Duration: 3 hour class
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes (boots are preferable), long pants. All other equipment is provided
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Through instruction and hands-on practice you will be learning the basics tenants of blacksmithing including how to properly control a hammer, a set of tongs and heat. While learning how to forge a hook you will learn how to employ the 4 pillars of smithing; twists, scrolls/counterscrolls, tapers, and drawing. You will leave equipped with an incredibly satisfying and rare skill, a useful metal object to display in your home, and the knowledge that you can reshape metal as our ancestors did.
Duration: 3 hour class
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes (boots are preferable), long pants. All other equipment is provided
Included
- Forge, anvil, hammer, safety equipment
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
40%
Sport
35%
