Blacksmithing + Woodworking Workshop: Make Your Own Coat Rack!

Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of craftsmanship with our Blacksmithing and Woodworking Coat Rack Workshop! This unique and hands-on class combines the timeless traditions of blacksmithing and woodworking, giving you the opportunity to forge and build your very own one-of-a-kind coat rack.

What you'll cover:

Blacksmithing techniques: Start by forging the metal hook, using the anvil, hammer, and forge.

Woodworking basics: Next, create the wooden base, ensuring a seamless integration of wood and metal components.

Safety Tips: Throughout the workshop, safety is paramount. You will be guided by experienced instructors who will ensure that all activities are carried out safely

Practical Takeaway: Leave with a functional and beautifully crafted coat rack! This unique piece can be used in your home or serve as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Please Note:

• Purchase two tickets and get 15% off! Just select "Coat Rack Workshop for 2" at checkout
• Mandatory Safety Equipment: Safety Glasses (Maketory has pairs available at the facility if you do not own any). Closed-toed shoes, full length pants and short sleeves. Pull back hair, remove all jewelry.
• Advisable but not required: Hearing protection
• Minimum Age: 18, or 13 or older with a parent or gaurdian's signature
• If class is sold out and you have a group interested, please contact us directly to coordinate a new date.
• We require at least 3 participants to run the course. In the event we do not reach 3 participants we will reach out to reschedule or issue a refund, whichever you prefer.
• Tickets are nonrefundable (unless class is cancelled) and can not be used for another date.
• Maketory is a membership based facility. If you are interested in using our blacksmithing equipment, or any other pats of our facility moving forward please reach out to us for membership information at 858-252-1919 or info@maketory.com. You may also learn more about membership options at www.maketory.com

About the instructor: John Page, Blacksmith/Bladesmith

John has been a bladesmith for 10 years, practicing all across the US, beginning as a knife maker and swordsmith. Throughout his career he also explored traditional steel making and a wide variety of pattern welding.

Since moving to California in 2016 he has worked as a public educator, demonstrator, and reproduction blacksmith for Old Town State Park. For the last several years John has explored and developed traditional ironwork and tool making. In February/March of 2020 he traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina to teach hammer making and the corresponding tooling to local artisans.

In addition to ironwork, John is a luthier and fine woodworker, and currently a Sawyer for Lumbercycle, a non profit sawmill operating across the Southern California region.