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Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $217.75
  • 175 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 hours

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  • $217.75
  • Metal Shop Fantasy Camp @ 175 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
  • 2 hours
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this metal working class:

Learn the essentials of forging and make your own bottle opener.

In this two hour class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel into a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. You don't need to big a big burly brute for this, anyone over the age of 18 is more than capable. Students are required to wear jeans, cotton shirt, and leather shoes or boots.

Important:
For Students below 18, a Guardian needs to sign a Waiver on their behalf. 

Refund Policy

  • Please allow 5 business days notice to reschedule a booking. A $45 fee per student will be required to reschedule after this time.
  • There will be no refunds for day of cancellations and no-shows.
If you are visibly intoxicated you will not be able to participate in the class.

Reviews of Classes at Metal Shop Fantasy Camp (271)

(4.7-star rating across 271 reviews)
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2020
    James, the instructor, was knowledgeable and patient. This was a fun experience!
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Anonymous review on 10/15/2019
    Great class! Supplies were ready, instruction was clear and help was readily provided. Since the class was small, each student got personal attention.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Gabriel B. on 8/27/2019
    The class was great. Would take another class with James.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Janelle C. on 5/6/2019
    This was really fun! I had a good time and the instructor was really cool.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Mike L. on 11/13/2018
    James was a great teacher and took his time helping all of our group (5 people) get their bottle openers done. Can confirm - bottle openers work properly. Thanks James!! We'll be back for that knife class when you get it worked out!
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Andrew D. on 7/30/2018
    I was so surprised that I made anything resembling a bottle opener after taking this class! James was a great teacher, and I felt like I learned so much in the short time I was there! Definitely coming back!
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Anonymous review on 7/29/2018
    This was a great class! Throws you right in the deep end; a very hands on approach.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Mike A. on 4/23/2018
    Great intro class, if your shorter in stature you might have difficulty with leverage when striking the anvil.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Brian S. on 3/8/2018
    Was great!
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Ronald G. on 1/9/2017
    Had a great time. I signed up for the next class. Knife making. Two 4 hour class.
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2020
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Suzann J. on 2/10/2020
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Janie P. on 8/5/2019
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by Patrick S. on 7/2/2019
  • Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener

    Reviewed by stefan a. on 4/8/2019
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Students who took the Intro to Blacksmithing - Forge Your Own Bottle Opener class had positive things to say about their experience. They praised the instructor, James, for his knowledge and patience, and described the class as a fun and great learning opportunity. The small class size allowed for individual attention and clear instructions were provided. Students were surprised at their own ability to create a functioning bottle opener and felt like they learned a lot in a short amount of time. Many expressed a desire to take another class with James, particularly the upcoming knife-making class. Insightful quotes include one student mentioning the hands-on approach and another noting that shorter individuals may have difficulty with leverage. Overall, the class received rave reviews and left students excited to continue their blacksmithing journey. Quotes: - "James was a great teacher and took his time helping all of our group (5 people) get their bottle openers done. Can confirm - bottle openers work properly. Thanks, James! We'll be back for that knife class when you get it worked out!" - "I was so surprised that I made anything resembling a bottle opener after taking this class! James was a great teacher, and I felt like I learned so much in the short time I was there! Definitely coming back!" - "Had a great time. I signed up for the next knife making class."

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Is this class really only an hour long?
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