Goals:
•Hands-on learning of all the key skills for the ABANA Level IIa grille.
-4-6 different hand-turned scrolls
-Upset square corners
-Mortise and tenon joints (punched holes)
-C-scrolls to measure (jig use)
-Hot Collaring
•Building intermediate blacksmithing skills, including self-critique and use of math, measuring, and written notes.
•Discussion of the other requirements for ABANA Level II certification, including the grille.
Appropriate For:
•Anyone with solid fundamental blacksmithing skills who is interested in expanding their traditional architectural iron skills.
•Growing intermediate smiths who want to pursue ABANA Level II certification.
•Teachers interested in earning ABANA instructor certifications (ABANA Level II is required for National Novice Instructors).
Suggestions:
•Bring a notebook or sketchbook, and plan to take notes in some form!
•Review the tool lists, and bring all you have.
•Be prepared to look after your needs (food, drink, safety, various weather conditions, etc).
•Think about your own learning style, and be prepared to ask for what you need.
•If you are working towards certification, review the Level II requirements (abana.org) and assess what you need to learn/do.
•Expect to build your skills! Don’t expect to go home with cool projects. We will focus on forging practice pieces, only.
Questions about the curriculum, prerequisites, or expectations: contact Beth Holmberg, blacksmithbeth@gmail.com