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Our Goal

1. Promote traditional, ornamental and practical craftsmanship of hot metal work.
2. Provide basic instruction and safety to the NovaLabs community for pursuing creative metal working.
3. Maintain a space and array of tools for both amateur and professional blacksmithing.

Shop Leadership

Lead Steward: Patrick Marstall

Blacksmithing Leads/Instructors:

• Brendan Rebo
• Joshua Fikenschter
• Kenneth Johansen
• Shannon O’Conner
• Robert Marsh
• Mark Potter

Sign-Off Classes

The following dedicated classes are offered for tool sign-offs. These classes are often combined with project classes or events.

BL: Blacksmithing 101 Safety Signoff and Introduction

BL: 2x72 Belt Grinder Signoff

BL: 16-Ton Hydraulic Press Signoff