PLAYING WITH FIRE BLACKSMITH WORKSHOP WITH JEFFERSON MACK   View a short video of Jefferson Mack Metal's Blacksmith Workshops We are pleased to present monthly blacksmithing workshops designed for anyone that wants to get their feet wet in this centuries old craft. Workshops take place at the workshop at 2261 Shafter Avenue in San Francisco. This is the same facility where we produce the world class ironwork found on this website. The class is open to anyone age 13 and over and is an excellent way to see what goes into the making of forged steel items. It is a great experience for teenagers and a great team building event for small businesses or corporate teams. It can be considered a one time experience or an introduction to a long term study of the craft. Students will learn blacksmithing basics in this introductory class. Topics covered: Safety Types of metal Metal heating and Handling Hot Bending & Forming Hammering & Twisting Everyone will make a fire poker to take home. You must bring safety glasses & gloves.Each class is limited to 8 Students. Cost is $150. To Register, download this registration form and return with payment. (This file is an Adobe Acrobat file. If you're not able to open the file, download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software, here.) The workshops are scheduled to fall on the second Saturday of each month and start at 9am and end at 12 noon. Schedule for 2008: No January class. February 16 March 14 April 11 May 10 No June Class July 19 Just added! August 16 September 12 October 10 November 22 No December class.