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SUMMARY:Tomahawks
DESCRIPTION:Learn one of the traditional techniques for producing handled\, edged weapons and tools. How to form the body of mild steel and weld in a tool steel edge. Discussion of making mandrels to shape the eye for a handle. \nProject: Forge a tomahawk \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tomahawks-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002424Z
UID:6045-1770454800-1770483600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Roses
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day…The mystery of the rose that never dies. Forge roses from steel\, copper\, brass\, etc. How to form lifelike flowers. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/roses-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T002258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235120Z
UID:6041-1768035600-1768064400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe fire\nWeld preparation\nFluxes\nDifferent weld configurations\n\nDemonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-8/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T002131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235036Z
UID:6037-1765011600-1765040400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. \nWe will discuss: \n\nShapes of tongs\nMaterials to use for tongs\nMethods of forging tongs\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs.\n\nProject: Set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-6/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T001937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001937Z
UID:6032-1762592400-1762621200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Toolmaking
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nBasic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys\nHeat Treating\nTool Steel Classifications\nTool Design\n\nProject: Round punch\, hot cut chisel\, and cold chisel. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-7/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T001754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001957Z
UID:6028-1760173200-1760202000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Square\, octagon\, round\, and chisel tapers for the Level 1 certification.  A simple leaf for Level 1 can also be done if there’s time. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-7/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20250730T001612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001612Z
UID:6024-1757754000-1757782800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners I
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of forge work\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nEquipment and fuels.\nThe proper way to use a coal fire.\nBasic operations of getting a proper heat\, tapering\, twisting\, punching\, bending\, and welding.\n\nThe project will be a tent stake that incorporates tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-9/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T014422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015817Z
UID:5805-1745658000-1745686800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Basic Knife Making
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the intricacies of forging and finishing blades of all sizes. We will cover some of the popular steels for forging blades and their idiosyncrasies. \nProject: Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-knife-making-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T014233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T200248Z
UID:5801-1741424400-1741453200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Slit Drifting Holes
DESCRIPTION:Go over the theory of producing accurately sized holes. \nProject: Forge slitting punches and drifts\, then punch some holes to Level 1 specifications \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/slit-drifting-holes/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T014105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T200420Z
UID:5797-1739005200-1739034000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Monkey Tool
DESCRIPTION:Monkey tools are used to square up the shoulder on tenons.  Part of Level 1 requirements. \nProject: A slot punch and hammer eye drift which will be used to make the monkey tool. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/monkey-tool/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T013744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015929Z
UID:5793-1736586000-1736614800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe fire\nWeld preparation\nFluxes\nDifferent weld configurations\n\nDemonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-7/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T013544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015934Z
UID:5789-1734166800-1734195600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. \nWe will discuss: \n\nShapes of tongs\nMaterials to use for tongs\nMethods of forging tongs\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs.\n\nProject: Set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T013314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T200324Z
UID:5785-1732352400-1732381200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Toolmaking
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nBasic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys\nHeat Treating\nTool Steel Classifications\nTool Design\n\nProject: Round punch\, hot cut chisel\, and cold chisel. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-6/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T012808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015945Z
UID:5780-1729328400-1729357200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject:  Square\, octagon\, round chisel point\, and diamond tapers for the Level 1 certification.  A simple leaf for Level 1 can also be done if there’s time. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-6/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20240801T012546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015951Z
UID:5776-1727514000-1727542800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners I
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of forge work\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nEquipment and fuels.\nThe proper way to use a coal fire.\nBasic operations of getting a proper heat\, tapering\, twisting\, punching\, bending\, and welding.\n\nThe project will be a tent stake that incorporates tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-8/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20231201T172036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T172036Z
UID:5614-1712998800-1713027600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Basic Knife Making
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the intricacies of forging and finishing blades of all sizes. We will cover some of the popular steels for forging blades and their idiosyncrasies. \nProject: Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-knife-making-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20231201T171900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T171900Z
UID:5610-1709974800-1710003600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Animal Heads
DESCRIPTION:Make basic tools for animal heads. Then make a ram’s head from 1⁄2” round bar. Same technique can be used for many types of heads…steer\, antelope\, gazelle\, etc.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/animal-heads/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20231201T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T171734Z
UID:5606-1706950800-1706979600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Roses
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day…The mystery of the rose that never dies. Forge roses from steel\, copper\, brass\, etc. How to form lifelike flowers.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/roses-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20231201T171405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T171405Z
UID:5602-1705136400-1705165200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe fire\nWeld preparation\nFluxes\nDifferent weld configurations\n\nDemonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-6/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20230726T003252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T003252Z
UID:5510-1702112400-1702141200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. \nWe will discuss: \n\nShapes of tongs\nMaterials to use for tongs\nMethods of forging tongs\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs.\n\nProject: Set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20230726T003138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T003138Z
UID:5506-1699693200-1699722000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Toolmaking
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nBasic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys\nHeat Treating\nTool Steel Classifications\nTool Design\n\nProject: Round punch\, hot cut chisel\, and cold chisel.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20230726T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T002911Z
UID:5502-1697274000-1697302800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. You can make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20230726T002653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T003015Z
UID:5498-1694250000-1694278800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners I
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of forge work\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nEquipment and fuels.\nThe proper way to use a coal fire.\nBasic operations of getting a proper heat\, tapering\, twisting\, punching\, bending\, and welding.\n\nThe project will be a tent stake that incorporates tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-7/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T034226Z
UID:5086-1682154000-1682182800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Basic Knife Making
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the intricacies of forging and finishing blades of all sizes. We will cover some of the popular steels for forging blades and their idiosyncrasies. \nProject: Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle. \nThis is an advanced class.  Knowledge of operating a coal forge\, basic forging processes\, and hardening and tempering are required.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-knife-making/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202557Z
UID:5082-1678525200-1678554000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Techniques for making various types of basic leaves. From basic to lobed and complex. \nProject: Forge basic leaves from round and square bar.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/leaves/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T202437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202437Z
UID:5078-1676106000-1676134800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Various methods for forging tongs with tips and techniques to make reliable and functional tongs. \nProject: Set of bolt tongs or box jaw tongs with welded handles
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/advanced-tongs-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T202311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T174644Z
UID:5074-1673686800-1673715600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe fire\nWeld preparation\nFluxes\nDifferent weld configurations\n\nDemonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202134Z
UID:5070-1670659200-1670691600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. \nWe will discuss: \n\nShapes of tongs\nMaterials to use for tongs\nMethods of forging tongs\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs.\n\nProject: Set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T201921Z
UID:5066-1668243600-1668272400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Toolmaking
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nBasic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys\nHeat Treating\nTool Steel Classifications\nTool Design\n\nProject: Round punch\, hot cut chisel\, and cold chisel.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122506
CREATED:20220730T201642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T201941Z
UID:5061-1665219600-1665248400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. You can make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
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