blog comments powered by Disqus
The Green Energy Park in Dillsboro is offering more classes this fall in both glassblowing and blacksmithing. Come make a glass pumpkin or ornament for the holidays, forge a handmade knife for a gift or just try a new experience.
For details on the classes, costs, and times, visit the website at www.jcgep.org. To register for a class call 828.631.0271 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Classes marked WCU may be registered directly through Western Carolina University at http://www.wcu.edu/29054.asp.
Blacksmithing/Metals Classes
• Sept. 24-25 — Introduction to Coal Forging
• Sept. 24-25 — Introduction to Medieval
Chainmaille Armor
• Oct. 8-9 — Beginning Blacksmithing
• Oct. 8-9 — Intermediate Blacksmithing
• Oct. 22-23 — Introduction to Coal Forging
• Oct. 22-23 — Beginning Knifemaking
• Nov. 12-13 — Introduction to Medieval
Chainmaille Armor
• Dec. — Intermediate Blacksmithing
Glassblowing Classes
• Sept. 10 — Fundamentals of Glassblowing (WCU)
• Sept. 13 — Turn Recycled Bottles into Drinking Glasses (WCU)
• Sept. 15 — Create a Glass Tumbler (WCU)
• Oct. 1 — Grow a Glass Pumpkin
• Oct. 15 — Grow a Glass Pumpkin
• Nov. 12 — Holiday Glass Ornaments
• Dec. 3 — Holiday Glass Ornaments
