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The Metal Museum offers various education programs ranging from public demonstrations to middle and high school programs to blacksmithing and casting. Metalsmithing and foundry classes are taught on site. Classes start at beginner levels and go to advanced specialized sessions. After students take a basic class, they are eligible to use the Metal Museum's shop facilities (Membership at the $250 level required). The Metal Museum also offers acid/copper etching, silver bracelet fabrication and aluminum casting for children and participates in the Memphis City Schools Summer Arts Program.

Students must be at least 18 years old and will be required to sign a waiver the first day of class. There are no refunds. If for any reason a class becomes overbooked or is full, your credit card will not be charged and you will be notified that you are being placed on an alternate list.  All students will need to provide their own ear and eye protection as well as gloves.  All other materials are included in the tuition. Members please indicate that you are member in the notes section of your order or call the Museum at 901-774-6380 to register to receive your discount on tuition.

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Basic Blacksmithing I - Winter
Basic Blacksmithing I - Winter
Item #: cl019 - Dec 1-2, 2012, price includes materials and lab fee Dec 1-2, 2012 This class is designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Students learn to build and manage a fire, study the use of blacksmithing tools, proper...
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    Retail: $315.00
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    Basic Blacksmithing I -Fall
    Basic Blacksmithing I -Fall
    Item #: cl001 - Sept 22-23, 2012, price includes materials and lab fee September 22-23, 2012 This class is designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Students learn to build and manage a fire, study the use of blacksmithing tools,...
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      Retail: $315.00
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      Basic Blacksmithing I  Spring
      Basic Blacksmithing I Spring
      Item #: cl002 - April 14-15, 2012, price includes materials and lab fee April 14-15, 2012 This class is designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Students learn to build and manage a fire, study the use of blacksmithing tools,...
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        Retail: $315.00
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        Basic Blacksmithing II - 2013 Winter
        Basic Blacksmithing II - 2013 Winter
        Item #: cl021 - Jan 19-20, 2013, price includes materials and lab fees Jan 19-20, 2013 This class will focus on a “grill” using various types of scrolls such as ribbon, fish tail and snub-end. The grill will be assembled and fitted using the traditional...
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          Basic Blacksmithing II - Spring
          Basic Blacksmithing II - Spring
          Item #: cl020 - May 12-13, 2012, price includes materials and lab fees May 12-13, 2012 This class will focus on a “grill” using various types of scrolls such as ribbon, fish tail and snub-end. The grill will be assembled and fitted using the traditional...
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            Retail: $315.00
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            Petticoat Blacksmithing
            Item #: cl007 - March 3-4, 2012, price includes materials and lab fee March 3-4, 2012 A novice level class designed especially for women interested in blacksmithing. Students will learn safe and efficient use of blacksmith tools while developing basic skills at...
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              Retail: $315.00
              Price: $315.00


              Beginning Metal Clay
              Beginning Metal Clay
              Item #: cl024 - Oct. 26-28, 2012, price includes lab fee Oct. 26-28, 2012 Learn the ins and outs of a new way to work in metals using metal clays. Over the three-day class, you will create a unique bracelet from fine silver (PMC3), a pair of earrings...
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                Retail: $430.00
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                Blacksmithing Tools and How to Make Them - Hammer and Eye Punch
                Blacksmithing Tools and How to Make Them - Hammer and Eye Punch
                Item #: cl009 - March 17-18, 2012, price includes materials and lab fee March 17-18, 2012 This new advanced level class is designed to build your skills as well as your tool box. Students will forge a hammer and eye punch. You will learn skills in power hammer...
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                  Retail: $365.00
                  Price: $365.00


                  Introduction to Sand Casting - 2013
                  Introduction to Sand Casting - 2013
                  Item #: cl023 - Feb. 9-10, 2013, price includes lab fee Feb. 9-10, 2013 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds. ...
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                    Retail: $345.00
                    Price: $345.00


                    Introduction to Sand Casting - Fall
                    Introduction to Sand Casting - Fall
                    Item #: cl022 - Nov. 3-4, 2012, price includes lab fee Nov. 3-4, 2012 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds. ...
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                      Retail: $345.00
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                      Introduction to Sand Casting - Winter
                      Introduction to Sand Casting - Winter
                      Item #: cl014 - February 18-19, 2012, price includes lab fee February 18-19, 2012 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds....
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                        Retail: $345.00
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                        Mini Workshop: Knitted Wire Bracelet
                        Mini Workshop: Knitted Wire Bracelet
                        Item #: cl011 - Sunday, April 15, 2012 Sunday, April 15, 2012 Wire knitting with beads! Basic wire techniques learned while making a neat wearable! Beads or pearls will be interwoven in your bracelet. You will be able to take...
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                          Retail: $150.00
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                          Student Registration
                          Student Registration
                          Item #: fotr001 - 3-day conference registration
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                            Retail: $80.00
                            Price: $80.00


                            General Registration (non-student)
                            General Registration (non-student)
                            Item #: fotr002 - 3-day conference registration; discounted rate before March 1
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                              Retail: $100.00
                              Price: $100.00


                              Companion Ticket
                              Companion Ticket
                              Item #: fotr003 - One companion ticket may be purchased with any full registration
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                                Retail: $80.00
                                Price: $80.00


                                Bottle Opener Mini Workshop - Spring
                                Bottle Opener Mini Workshop - Spring
                                Item #: cl013 - Sunday May 20, 2012 Sunday, May 20, 2012 Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing I In this workshop the student will need to bring their imagination and basic blacksmithing skills to make a “church key” better known as a...
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                                  Price: $85.00


                                  Introduction to Sand Casting - Spring
                                  Introduction to Sand Casting - Spring
                                  Item #: cl015 - April 21-22, 2012, price includes lab fee April 21-22, 2012 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds. ...
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