The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a Females at the Forge blacksmithing workshop as part of its Create-Connect learning series on Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 3 pm.The class is designed to give women with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making various decorative items to take home. Topics will include safety, tools and equipment, and beginning techniques for shaping metal. Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and lots of time at the forge!All costs of materials are included in the cost of the class. Dress for working in a shop and for the weather (shop is heated by a wood-burning stove only). Bring eye protection and a water bottle.The fee for the class is $25.00 for MCHS Members and $30 for non-members. Advanced registration required. The class is for participants age 16 and older. For more information and fees and class descriptions, please visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445.
