Forging Ornate Wall Hooks
The class will provide instruction in shop safety and proper use/care of tools, and the processes/techniques needed to create wall-mounted ornate hooks. Students will be working with metal, anvil, various hammers and power tools. They will learn how to work with hot metal by the processes of forging, twisting and shaping it into form. They also will learn how to clean and blacken/seal metal in beeswax.
About Dave Gonzo
Dave has been in the metalworking field for 26 years, creating metal art for 18 years and teaching metalworking (sculpture, blacksmithing, functional art) for 10 years.
He works mainly in metal and copper, and he sometimes combines them with other materials such as concrete, stone, and nature.
More information about Dave can be found at:
Schedule
April 28 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
This class will be conducted at Dave’s Studio: 1023 Baldy Mt. Rd (Across from interstate concrete & next to Suzuki String Institute) Green buildings.
There are no restroom facilities on site due to being industrial area. Breaks will be taken when needed.
Supply List
Leather work gloves (see example below)
Lunch and something to drink during class (water, tea, coffee)
Studio fee
A studio fee of $15.00 will be due to the instructor on the day of the class. (Please bring cash.)
