What you will get
Tools are the craftsman's bridge to creativity. Making your own tools is not only satisfying, it is also a holistic endeavor, utilizing your brain, hands, body and senses.
This is a comprehensive foundational course designed to introduce students to the blacksmith's shop, materials you will need and how to use them in a very practical sense. I bring all of my experience to the table, showing you in-depth what I have learned as a professional craftsman.
This is the first course in the Toolmaking For Blacksmiths Series and by the end you will have an understanding of how to get started forging your own tools.
What each Intro course contains
In each of the Introductory series Blacksmithing courses you will get
- Shop Safety
- Video about Anvils
- Hammer Technique Demonstration
- Tongs explanation
- Basic instruction on technique including punching and drifting, drawing out, tapering, and forging from square to round
- Video documentation of the process
- Step by step instructions
- Names and description of tools
- Blacksmithing glossary
Practical Application
This course will give you practical exercises and useful tips to help improve your knowledge and skills.
Video Lessons
Videos give students demonstrations they can watch, listen to, rewind and watch again for maximum absorption
Downloadable Content
Digital workbooks to download and study available content for your own library.
Meet your Instructor
Hi, I'm Yori Seeger. I have over 20 years of experience in metal casting, blacksmithing, and sculpting. I am a craftsman at heart and believe that craftsmanship is the ability to create and perfect my work, while art is a language that can be spoken visually. I use art and craft in tandem to improve and challenge my work. I invite you to join me on this journey as we hone our skills together.
Intro Video
Watch the video below to get a sense of who I am as an artist, craftsperson and teacher. You can also see me creating a hammer for one of our Interactive Courses.