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Iron Blacksmithing Course
Ein Yael invites you to learn and explore in the open air
A welcoming space for creativity, reflection, deepening, and growth.
The artists of Ein Yael are excited to offer you a moment in time to reconnect with yourself through traditional crafts, hands-on work, learning, and meaningful experiences.
In this course, we will become familiar with traditional blacksmithing tools and working techniques, providing you with a solid foundation for your first steps in the world of traditional ironwork.
You’ll get to know the essential tools of the trade: anvil, hammer, tongs, forge, grinding and brushing tools, along with different types of metals and finishing techniques.
Together, we’ll also explore the rich history of working with iron and its tools.
Throughout the course, participants will create handmade iron objects for everyday use and enjoy the fruits of their labor: nails, skewers, a fork and knife, wall hooks, and more.
In this course, students will learn the craft of blacksmithing using traditional tools, alongside demonstrations of various techniques. The goal is to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin their journey into ironwork.
Course Duration: Approximately 12 sessions
Structure of the Sessions:
The first 9 sessions will include three components:
Theoretical segment: Explanation of the tools used throughout the course – what tools exist, how to select them, and even how to build them.
Demonstration: Each session will feature one or two specific blacksmithing techniques
Practical segment: Students will practice the demonstrated methods, reinforce previous techniques, and gradually build their own “toolbox” for shaping iron.
The final 3 sessions will be entirely practical, dedicated to a creative project in which students will have full artistic freedom. In these sessions, they will apply the techniques learned throughout the course to create a final piece of their own design.
Upcoming Course Start Date: May 2025
Course Schedule:
Fridays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates:
24.10, 31.10, 7.11, 14.11, 21.11, 28.11, 5.12, 12.12, 19.12, 26.12, 2.01, 9.01
Sessions will take place outdoors, in accordance with and mindful of the weather conditions.
The course takes place at Semyon’s blacksmith shop in Ein Yael.
Ein Yael is located in Nahal Refaim, near the Malcha Mall and across from the Biblical Zoo
You can enter “Ein Yael” in Waze for directions.
Registration Fee: 240₪
Course Fee: 2,160₪ – payable in up to 4 installments
The registration fee secures your spot in the course. This amount will be deducted from the total course price but is non-refundable in case of participant cancellation.
The course price includes all materials and ingredients.
If a participant withdraws from the course within the first three sessions, they will be charged a prorated fee based on the number of sessions attended plus the cost of one additional session.
A participant who cancels after the first three sessions will be required to pay the full course fee.
The course will open only if a minimum number of participants is met.
Course Instructor
Semyon Semtnikov
Specializing in the history of traditional blacksmithing, with many years of experience and manager of the smithy in Ein Yael.
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