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The only school dedicated to power hammer forging
Classes taught by experts in the field of artist blacksmithing. One power hammer and forging station per two students. |
Using the methods developed by Uri Hofi, students from coast to coast have discovered the magic
created with a power hammer. The time saved by forging with a power hammer vs. forging by hand, will
justify the cost of owning a power hammer. However, the hammer will not produce excellent
results without a trained operator. One could spend years 'playing around' with a power hammer and
still not reap the full benefits offered by these tireless tools.
While the techniques used in "free-hand" or "free form" power hammer forging are not rocket science,
instruction, practice and critique are required to become proficient with the power hammer.
This is all covered at the Power Hammer School.
Local Classes or DemonstrationsWe will come to YOUR shop if you have one or more Big BLU's and put on a class for you, your employees, your friends or local group. Note that the value of the class is related to the ratio of hammers to students. Normally for a class the hammer and forge to student ratio is 2 or 3 to one but for private classes 4 to one works. IF you have more then the class is primarily a demonstration. Classes can run one of more days, two to three being typical. For costs and scheduling please contact us or call at the number below.Amit Har-Lev to instruct at Power Hammer School in 2007 As part of an ongoing commitment to raise the level of skills and efficiency of today’s Artist / Blacksmith, The Power Hammer School is honored to announce that Amit Har-Lev will be instructing classes in "Practical Contemporary Blacksmithing for Hand and Power Hammer" in March of 2007. Israel native, Har-Lev, after completing a four year apprenticeship with Uri Hofi, operating a successful smithy and school in Israel, and demonstrating around the world, has accepted the commission of teaching students at the Power Hammer School in Mooresville, NC. The two 2-1/2 day classes will be packed with theory, hands-on instruction and lots of practice. Students should expect to go home with several finished projects and a head full of new found knowledge. Tuition includes instruction, all materials and meals. Cost for this exciting opportunity is $750.00 per student and class size is limited to 8 students. The first class follows the Big BLU hammer-in at Oak Hill Iron Works (home of the Big BLU) to be held on March 17, 2007 (check out www.bigbluhammer.com for details. Plan to come to both events). NOMMA Power Hammer Class In September 2007 we hosted the NOMMA Power Hammer Class. See schedule page for details of above classes. Power Hammer School - Custom Classes The Power Hammer School is offering custom, classes. These classes are designed for a group that wishes to learn the basics or finer points of free form forging, tooling, etc. All materials, tools and instruction are included. Call for scheduling or more information. Remote classes in your shop can also be arranged. Call for details. |
