BLADESMITH BEGINNINGS
BLADESMITH BEGINNINGS Taught by Nathan Thompson of Rusty Hammer Forge, Pomeroy WA Learn the basics of blade smithing, to include steel identification, snap test method, forging and refining the blade profile, heat treatment process, quenching methods, tempering, handle construction and finish grinds and sanding. Recommended, but not required, that you have a beginning blacksmith class before taking the bladesmith class. Questions: contact Nathan509.876.7812 (leave a message or text) Equipment and supplies—bring blacksmith equipment if you have it Minimum age 15; maximum 6 students |

Date and Time
Friday Sep 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 2pm September 26-27, 2025
Location
Flora School, Flora
Fees/Admission
Materials fee: $15
Suggested tuition $115
Saturday lunch prepared by the Dutch oven cookers—suggested donation $10 to $15 per plate