ABSTRACT : Introduction to Blacksmithing, a basic level training course for beginners. Artisan Blacksmith Darrell Markewitz offers a regular series of weekend long programs in a number of aspects of traditional Blacksmithing. Special courses include : layered steels (pattern welding), bladesmithing / knife making, bronze casting, iron smelting. Programs held at the Wareham Forge in Ontario Canada, with remote teaching offered at other facilities. | ![]() |
A beginner's level course
with Darrell Markewitz at the Wareham Forge
This course stresses a 'hands on' approach with close
personal supervision. There are never more than
SIX students per session - each with his own
work station. Each pair shares a forge, with two propane
and one coal forge used in rotation. Programs are open to any physically able people,
from young adults onwards. (Aged 16 and up
- see a special note : Teens as
Students). 2019
Scheduled Course Offerings 2019 Event & Courses Schedule Grid LATEST UPDATE to OPENINGS February 1 - 2019 |
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April 5 / 6 / 7
(openings for FOUR STUDENTS)
May 11 /
12 / 13
(openings for SIX STUDENTS)
July 12 / 13 /
14
(openings for SIX STUDENTS)
September 13
/ 14 / 15
* tentative * pending project confirmation
October 19
/ 20 / 21
(openings for SIX STUDENTS)
November 8 / 9
/ 10
(openings for FOUR STUDENTS)
Registration: Only a deposit secures a booking, remember courses fill early! Complete the enclosed application and return it as well. Confirmation will be made by e-mail. To ensure your place - make a DEPOSIT - Make sure you include the COURSE DATE! Cancellations: Please see the detailed policy (on
the initial courses sheet). Student Equipment: Each student should bring
suitable clothing: leather work boots above the ankle,
heavy cotton pants and shirts (denim, flannel), and some
kind of cap is suggested. Temperatures in Grey County are
always about 5 degrees lower than the Toronto area, so
loose fitting clothing, consisting of several layers that
will provide warmth and still permit movement, is
suggested. Remember the forge is a dirty place! Accommodations: Please read the more detailed information these topics available at the bottom of the general Courses page |
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ENSURE YOUR COURSE
REGISTRATION! Please include your requested date under 'instructions from sender'. I will respond via e-mail with further instructions. Please read CANCELLATION POLICY |
Use the box below to register for a specific scheduled course |
Course fees and deposits can
be made with your credit card. Contact me for further details |
PHONE : 519-923-9219 to use your credit card ![]() ![]() ![]() |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' MARCH 23 & 24 limited : 2 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' April 5 - 7 limited : 4 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' MAY 11 - 13 limited : 6 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' July 12 - 14 limited : 6 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' SEPTEMBER 13 - 15 * tentative * pending project confirmation limited : 6 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' OCTOBER 18 - 20 limited : 6 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' NOVEMBER 8 - 10 limited : 4 students |
'Introduction to Blacksmithing' NOVEMBER 23 & 24 limited : 2 students |
FULL BALANCE +HST DUE ON COURSE DATE
Please e-mail / print off the following and return it with your deposit when registering.
Remember: to guarantee a place, ensure
your application
& deposit & date will be received at least 30 days
before the course date you desire.
A cancellation may result in the loss of your deposit.
On receiving your deposit, a set of instructions detailing how to get to the Wareham Forge will be sent. (For planning, Wareham is near Flesherton, Ontario - about 45 minutes drive north of Orangeville.)
the Wareham Forge
The Hamlet of Wareham, R.R. #2 Proton
Station,
Ontario
CANADA - N0C 1L0
(519) 923-9219 // info@warehamforge.ca
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