Native Arts Studies Class - Tool Making for Carvers
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Mar 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM - Apr 9, 2016 at 2:30 PM

Location Information

Totem Heritage Center
601 Deermount Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Tool Making for Carvers
Instructor:  Jake Beimler
March 25 – April 9, 2016
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6 – 9 PM 
Saturdays, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration Fee:  $225 / $200 if student registers 2 weeks before class 
Materials: TBA (Cost of blade metal)

Experienced local blacksmith Jake Beimler has studied the process of creating historic and modern tools from cultures around the world, and has made customized traditional Northwest Coast tools on commission for several local carvers.  He has refined his methods of creating adzes and several carving knife forms to make functional, durable and beautiful tools.  Learn how to forge blades, shape handles, and assemble your own customized adze and carving knife.

Register at the Totem Heritage Center or call 907-225-5900.