Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs

Goals

Introduce students to shop safety and the fundamentals of using a forge, hammer, and anvil to shape steel. Students also practice spatial thinking, weights and measurements, and creative problem solving.

Activities

Shape iron with fire and hammer! Ignite your passion for blacksmithing as you learn shop safety and gain basic knowledge of the dynamics of forging by making some cool (hot!) stuff. This hands-on workshop will give you plenty of time to practice shaping hot steel with a hammer and anvil. You’ll make a variety of small items, but in this introductory class we will not be teaching bladesmithing or swordsmithing, which are advanced techniques.

Program Dates

Three options: • June 27-30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • June 18-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • August 15-18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can students reside on campus? No

Can students commute to campus? Yes

Can students take online classes? No