Tongs & Nutcracker Class

Saturday, January 14, 2023 | Noon to 4 pm
Forge a set of tongs or a nutcracker, or both if time allows, with Chris Kerney
4 spots available

Location: Colbert, WA (address will be shared with registrants)
Cost: $60

This is a winter fundraising class for CFI, and Chris is generously donating his time to teach it. By taking this class, you are helping the club and its mission of supporting and growing the blacksmithing community in and around Spokane. Printable gift certificates are available to be emailed if purchased by December 22nd, just indicate if you need a gift certificate in the drop down menu when purchasing.

Register for the Tongs & Nutcracker Class

Saturday, January 14, 2023 | Noon to 4 pm

THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Thank you everyone for signing up!

ABOUT CHRIS

“For as far back as I can remember I have been driven to create art. I have never been able to settle with just one craft so I’ve accumulated a lot of skills and often shift gears at the drop of a hat. That being said there has always been one constant, the tools and hardware that are used for most crafts can be and have historically been smithed. For years I did things the hard way, making tools parts and even art using a wood stove or a torch, working at low temperature and only making one or two things for a project and not really thinking about it as blacksmithing. Eventually I bought a propane forge and planned on making all new woodworking hand tools. Working with real heat and seeing the potential of having a real smithy set up I was absolutely hooked and found myself out at the forge every day with new ideas and a new passion for the craft of blacksmithing that exceeded all other crafts I had done. At this point, I am a jack of many trades on my way to being a master of one. Blacksmithing to me is the most rewarding and historically relevant trade there is and I kick myself everyday for not taking it serious 20+ years ago. I absolutely love teaching what I have learned to anyone who will listen and hope to leave an impression on the future generations of blacksmiths to come.”