Holiday Blacksmithing
Participants gather in the blacksmith shop to craft a metal candy cane at the forge. With a small class size, students receive individual instruction and spend ample hands-on time working with tools and heated metal. The experience takes place in a historic shop setting heated solely by a wood-burning stove.
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$65 per person; MCHS members get 15% off. All costs of materials are included, and the workshop fee includes general admission for the day.
Hours
12 Noon until 3 pm.
Ages
16 and up
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Tips & Advice
- Register at least 10 days before the workshop, because advance registration is required and late sign-ups won't be accepted.
- Pack heavy work gloves, eye protection and a water bottle, since you'll spend most of the session working hands-on at the forge.
- Dress for the weather as well as for shop work, because the blacksmith shop is heated only by a wood-burning stove.
- Get to the McAllister House Welcome Center 15 minutes before the program starts so you're checked in and ready for the forge.
- Your workshop fee includes general admission for the day, so set aside time to explore the historical society grounds before or after class.
Special Events & Promotions
- MCHS members get 15% off the workshop fee.
- The workshop fee also includes general admission to the historical society for the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Holiday Blacksmithing workshop for?
It is for ages 16 and up. You'll find it easier if you have taken one of the historical society's other blacksmithing courses before.
What will I make?
You'll make a candy cane in the blacksmith shop. The class is small, so you get plenty of one-on-one instruction and lots of time at the forge.
What should I bring?
Bring heavy work gloves, eye protection and a water bottle. All materials are included in the class.
What should I wear?
Dress for working in a shop and for the weather. The shop is heated by a wood-burning stove only.
Where do I check in?
Check in at the McAllister House Welcome Center 15 minutes before the program begins.
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