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Custom Axe Making Workshop

By Axcadmy

$399.00 - $499.00

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Why this makes a great gift

In a world that is becoming increasing digital, we teach an ancient skill to create unique items out of fire and metal using not much more than a hammer. Connect with traditional methods and materials of hand crafting and learn the art of blacksmithing at our workshops. Beginning with one of the earliest tools, the axe. You will gift a guided experience with the assistance of our trained blacksmiths, to mold and forge a custom piece to take home. Axcadmy is inviting you to forge new memories!

Product Description

Location
388 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 3P1

Duration
Approximately 6 hours. Workshops take place on Saturday & Sundays

Includes
During the 6 hours, you will forge your own handcrafted axe using not much more than a hammer. All materials needed will be provided on site and you get to take your custom axe home with you!

Please select the correct amount of attendees for the experience. For both options, participant(s) will complete one(1) axe.

What You Will Do
The experience begins as soon as you enter the forge. After an initial orientation, students will be provided a piece of metal and learn step-by-step how to heat, hammer and craft their own axe. Learn how to heat carbon steel in a forge and shape it into an axe with an anvil and various hammers. We will walk you through the heat-treating process, and help with grinding, and final sharpening. Solid wood handles will be fitted to your custom axe before you take it home!Inspired by a love of the Canadian wilderness, the blacksmiths at Axcadmy lead you through an experience of building an axe with your hands, directly from the raw materials.

Who Will Guide You
The skillful blacksmiths at Axcadmy will guide you through the process and support your experience.

Age Requirements
Participants must be 18+ and will be required to sign a liability waiver before the workshop begins.

Additional Information
Participants will be provided with safety glasses and gloves. We recommend you wear a cotton long sleeve shirt, long pants, and steel toed shoes throughout the duration of the workshop.

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