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Class, Demo and Teaching Schedule
Three week general course description:
Students are given instruction in the use of the coal forge, anvil and accessory tools. Essential techniques developed during the course will include the following:
Drawing, upsetting, punching, hot splitting, fullering, twisting, bending, hot rasping, forge welding, forge brazing, striking with sledge, using trip hammer.
Early class projects will include making of fire tools to be used during the course. More advanced projects will include the fabrication of steel tools, tongs, utensils, hinges, door latches and scrollwork. Specific instruction is also given in the tempering of students handmade tools.

Lectures are coordinated with the workshop. Subjects covered include shop layout and practice, tools and their uses, tool acquisition, and cost estimating. basic ferrous metallurgy, patinating and heat treatment practice will be explained. Field trips are integral to the course.

Tools and materials are furnished. Each student has an individual forge, anvil and leg vise. Students may bring their favorite hammer(s) as an option.

Enrollment: Each class is limited to five students.

Certificate: A TURLEY FORGE certificate is awarded to graduates of the blacksmithing course. Letters of reference will be furnished on request.

Class Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

NEW! 6 DAY INTRODUCTORY CLASS :
The curriculum is similar to the three week class, but abbreviated. Students will receive an introduction to forge welding, metallurgy, scrollwork, and fire tools. There will probably not be enough time for personal projects.

FILLED classes may have openings due to cancellations. Please call and check.

Location and Accommodations

January 28 - February 2, 2008:
Six Day Intro, First course for 2008 at Turley Forge FILLED Barring cancellations

01/17/2008
February 16, 2008 - SWABA Conference:
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Frank Turley will demo toolsmithing, forge welding, and hardware as time permits.

01/17/2008
March 17 - 22, 2008:
Six day intro at Turley Forge FILLED Barring cancellations

01/17/2008
April 14 - 19, 2008:
Six day intro at Turley Forge FILLED Barring cancellations

01/17/2008
May 12 - 30, 2008:
Three week class at Turley Forge FILLED Barring cancellations

01/17/2008
August 11 - 29, 2008:
Three week class at Turley Forge FILLED Barring cancellations

01/17/2008
September 15 - 20, 2008:
Six day intro at Turley Forge

01/17/2008
October 20 - November 7, 2008:
Three week class at Turley Forge. Last session of 2008

01/17/2008
February 2 - 7, 2009:
Six Day Intro, First course for 2009 at Turley Forge.

- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:30:58 EDT
March 9 - 14, 2009:
Six day intro at Turley Forge


- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:32:40 EDT
April 13 - 18, 2009:
Six day intro at Turley Forge


- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:33:35 EDT
May 11 - 29, 2009:
Three week class at Turley Forge

- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:34:25 EDT
August 10 - 28, 2009:
Three week class at Turley Forge.

- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:35:33 EDT
September 14 - 19:
Six day intro at Turley Forge.

- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:36:54 EDT
October 19 - November 6:
Three week class at Turley Forge

- Wednesday, 05/07/08 11:38:09 EDT
TUITION COSTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

For a hard copy brochure with current costs application, and lodging guide,
PLEASE forward your postal address.
Turley Forge Blacksmithing School
919-A Chicoma Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-471-8608

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