MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using IRM Forges
$0.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the propane forge and anvil. Students will heat, hammer, and twist metal to make a paper towel holder using square stock iron. The instructors will show students how to hammer without tiring.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 10
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE to IRM members
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
Friday, August 20, 4:30-7:30 pm
Friday, Sept 17, 4:30-7:30 pm
Friday, Oct 15, 4:30-7:30 pm
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using Woodshop
$0.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the machines in the woodshop. Cut a board to length, sand it, and router the edges using the table saw, chop saw, sander, shaper, planer, and drill press to make a paper towel holder. Optional stain will be available.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, old clothes, but not loose, baggy clothes. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 8
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE to IRM members
**** Bob Johnson, instructor, assisted by Jerry Rengo
Friday, August 27, 4:30-7:30 pm
Friday, Sept 24, 4:30-7:30 pm
Friday, Oct 29, 4:30-7:30 pm
Basic Blacksmithing
$160.00
Learn how to safely heat metal in a forge then form decorative S and nail-in hooks, adding twists and snake tails.
Bring a bag lunch & closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This 7 hour class will be held primarily indoors unless conditions allow for outdoor use of the coal forges.
* Maximum 8 students
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** $160 per person
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
October 23, Saturday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
Beginning Introduction to Blacksmithing
$40.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) invites anyone to attend this session on learning to safely use a propane forge and anvil. Students will heat, hammer, and twist metal to make a decorative hook using square stock iron. The instructors will show students how to hammer without tiring.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 10
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** $40 per person
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
Thursday, Sept 30, 4:30-7:30 pm
Beginning Introduction to Woodworking
$40.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) invites anyone to attend this session on learning to safely use the machines in the woodshop. Cut a board to length, sand it, and router the edges using the table saw, chop saw, sander, shaper, planer, and drill press to make a wooden plaque. Optional stain will be available.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, old clothes, but not loose, baggy clothes. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 8
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** $40 per person (FREE for IRM members)
**** Bob Johnson, instructor, assisted by Jerry Rengo
Thursday, Oct 7, 4:30-7:30 pm