Forge Welding
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Class Days: Please make a selection aboveSaturday; Sunday
Class Time: Please make a selection above10am-6pm (15 total hours)
Age Group: Ages 16+
Class Code: Please make a selection above5BLK53A23-A
Continuing Class (See prerequisites in description) Blacksmithing
Description
All students must review and adhere to all Crucible Health and Safety Policies.
At this time, individuals are not required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask inside our facility. We strongly encourage staff, faculty, students, and visitors to wear masks and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to keep our community safe.
Students wishing to transfer must first withdraw from their registered class, adhering to the Crucible withdrawal policy. Any refund or credit due after withdrawal can be applied to enrollment in a different class.
Refunds for classes regularly priced at $200 or less:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for adult classes regularly priced over $200 and youth classes outside of youth weeklong camps:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for Youth Spring and Summer Weeklong Camps:
- Withdrawals made 30 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-29 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $50 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Read our full withdrawal and transfer policy here.
If you wish to withdraw from a class or have questions about the class registration process, please email [email protected].
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Charles Balliet
My experience forging began when I was twelve years old, when I started learning how to blacksmith under the tutelage of Herb Upham: a long time forger, machinist and former head of the California Blacksmith Association (CBA). I was drawn to the craft because I was inspired by this ancient art, and how it brings a tangible connection to history. My passion led me to buy my own forge back in 2004, which I have been using to make tools, swords and replica armor ever since.
I first started coming to the Crucible more than ten years ago, and have studied and taught there on and off. I'm excited to be back assisting on the Blacksmithing team.
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