RAD PASS: Intro to Blacksmithing: Campfire Forks with Eleanor Davidson

Learn how to forge your very own campfire fork! RAD Pass Workshop Please note: This workshop is being offered exclusively through RAD Pass. To read more about RAD Pass and to register for this workshop, please click on the link above. The program is open to any Allegheny County resident (age 18+) with a library card. Intro to Blacksmithing: Campfire Forks with Eleanor Davidson Date: Saturday, October 10th Time: 1pm- 4pm Description: Participants will learn basic blacksmithing techniques including chiseling, tapering, flattening, and twisting to create a 20" long camping fork, great for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over a fire. Beginner friendly and open to all skill levels! This class will involve hot metal, fire, and repetitive swinging of a hammer, it will be somewhat physically demanding so slight stamina is required. You'll leave this class with a finished campfire fork of your very own! Tuition & Materials: All tuition and materials are complimentary thanks to RAD Pass! Students should wear natural fibers such as cotton and denim. Uncuffed pants and closed-toe shoes are required (no shorts or sandals permitted). Long hair should be restrained. Safety glasses and hearing protection are provided; however, participants may bring their own if preferred. We recommend bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated. Location: Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios, Blacksmithing Studio (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) Please Note: Entrance to the Blacksmithing Studio is located on the left side of the Building along 57th Street. Students can enter down through the driveway, or ring the door bell on the left hand side of the door. Cancellations: Cancellations are decided one business day before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified via email. About the Artist Eleanor Davidson is an artist, fabricator, and educator hailing from Kentucky and currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work honors traditional craft techniques and industrial processes, primarily through metal casting, blacksmithing, and quilting. Prior to landing in Pittsburgh, Davidson was a longtime beginner blacksmithing instructor with the Kentucky Forge Council and Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths, and a featured demonstrator with the Kentucky Folklife Program. She holds a BFA in Sculpture from Western Kentucky University.