Introduction to Damascus Steel
Adult | Available
Learn to make “Damascus” pattern-welded steel. This beautiful and historic material can be used to make knives, tools or decorative objects. Starting with bars of two different kinds of high carbon steel, students will forge weld them into billets, fold and draw out the steel – repeating this until the desired layer count is achieved. Basic patterning will be covered, including twists, ladder patterns, etc.
Each student can expect to leave the class with at least enough patterned steel to make two knives, and the knowledge to make more.
Open to ages 16 and older.
- There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition
There is a $71 materials fee included in tuition.
**Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of 2 registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
Chris Doherty
Chris Doherty has been wielding a hammer since the late twentieth century and has been working and teaching at Brookfield Craft Center for many years. His work has been sold at local galleries and craft shows as well as online. He was the assistant instructor for blacksmithing at Peter’s Valley Craft Center in the summer of 2014 and is a member of the Northeast Blacksmiths Association. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the craft.