Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and advanced students of any interest to develop their skills as they forge and craft a Damascus ring with a silver liner. Students will begin by forging a piece of damascus steel, a particularly beautiful and ornamental steel filled with folds and distinctive patterns. Making damascus is hard work, and the class will work together to produce the material for everyone's individual projects. Students will then shape that steel into a ring blank to be lined with silver. Next, using a combination of hand and power tools, students will refine the ring to reveal the damascus pattern and the finished ring. Appropriate for total beginners and advanced students in blacksmithing, this is a fun introduction to blacksmithing with a stunning handcrafted end product. Note, this course involves use of sledge hammers and hand hammers for the first three days: thus, some physical stamina is necessary to complete the project.

The materials fee reflects the average price of silver, which can be volatile. If the price increases or decreases significantly, the materials fee for this course may change. Enrolled students would have the option to withdraw if this occurs. 

Required Tools 

• All natural clothing (no synthetic fabrics can be worn in the shop due to fire safety)
• Work boots (preferably with steel toe)
• Hearing and eye protection will be provided

Optional Tools 

• A favorite forging hammer
• Personal tongs
• Personal files
• Personal Apron