[MassHistPres] Ironwork Workshop

[Hollister, Susan]

Listserve members might be interested in the following workshop being held next weekend......

APT Northeast Chapter and Hammersmith Studios present an
IRONWORK WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Hammersmith Studios
West Concord, MA

Hammersmith Studios will provide a hands-on introductory workshop on forged ironwork.  Founders Susan and Carl Close will discuss all aspects of ironwork including:

*	Definition and identification of ironwork
*	Differences between iron and steel and other ferrous metals
*	Material characteristics, strengths and weaknesses
*	How, when, and where to use iron
*	Specifying iron work
*	Repair techniques

Master craftsman Carl Close will demonstrate basic blacksmithing techniques - scrolling, twisting, splitting, and leaf work.  After lunch participants will have an opportunity to try these techniques at the forge and to apply them to a design problem.  Lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments included.

Contact: Susan Hollister 617/850-6653 or susan.Hollister at goodyclancy.com




Susan E. Hollister LEEDy
Goody Clancy
420 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.850.6653 (direct)
617.262.2760 (main)
617.262.9512 (fax)
susan.hollister at goodyclancy.com <mailto:susan.hollister at goodyclancy.com>
www.goodyclancy.com <http://www.goodyclancy.com>