Forging and Toolmaking -  Cabrillo College Extension Class
Experience, through demonstration and hands-on exercises, the exciting craft of steel forging
and toolmaking. After instruction on the properties and characteristics of different metals (basic
metallurgy), students work a forge and learn how to manipulate hot steel.

Demonstrations of various hammer types and the applications of different anvil designs are
given. Building and operation of both gas and coke-fired forges are discussed. Students are
encouraged to develop their own direction and interests in forging and toolmaking as an art
form.

This class is limited to 6 students—enroll early! Class will be held at the instructor’s forging
studio. You will receive a map upon registration and you will be asked to sign a liability waiver
before class begins.

Class #01CAFT1-13
Sat., Oct. 8 & Sun., Oct. 9
9 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Santa Cruz Studio
Register by Sept. 14: $365
Register after Sept. 14: $395





To contact the instructor call 831-475-3259 or for more information call the Extension
Office at 831-479-6331.

Vern Caron, M.A., has taught forging and toolmaking through Cabrillo College and
UC Extension for more than 20 years
Saturday, October 8, & Sunday, October 9, 2011
9 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Santa Cruz Studio
CLASS SCHEDULE
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