{"product_id":"blacksmith-tong-class","title":"Blacksmith Tong Building Class","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e: Than King, Professional Blacksmith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: April 18, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: 9:00am -1:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: 3200 S Dutton, Santa Rosa, CA Unit 219\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eProject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e: Bottle Opener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eClass Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e: 6 students\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eClass Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Beginner, 14 yrs and up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eParticipants ages 14-17 yrs must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also registered for the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e: No experience needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003eSkills Taught\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; background: white;\"\u003e: The focus of the class will be for each student to work on their own set blacksmithing tongs, which they will take with them at the end of the class.  You will be introduced to the parts of the anvil and how they are used; hammer control for effective movement of metal; the basics of punching a hole, drawing out, tapering and bending; operation of a propane forge, and shop safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow to Register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the check out process to reserve your spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRefund Policy: Eligible refunds will be issued as website credit according to the schedule outlined below. Monetary refunds may also be requested minus a 5% service fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRefund schedule: 100% refund with at least 30 days notice, 50% refund with at least 14 days notice. No refund with less than 14 days notice. If class does not fill we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund as a website credit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #383838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIf the class is full, feel free to send us an email at fourkingsforge@gmail.com to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 0in;\" class=\"descriptiontab\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 0in;\" class=\"descriptiontab\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 19.2pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003eSHOP WEAR \u0026amp; PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eSafety equipment to bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses\u003cbr\u003eLeather palmed gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003eEar protection (optional)\u003cbr\u003eLeather apron (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eAttire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003eLong sleeves and long pants\u003cbr\u003eClothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.\u003cbr\u003eClosed toe shoes.\u003cbr\u003eNo loose fitting clothing.\u003cbr\u003eLong hair must be tied back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 19.2pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003eBring your own water bottle, and snacks as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eSuggested reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eBackyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e. A good basic beginning blacksmithing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003eMastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; color: #383838;\"\u003eAny Questions regarding this class or other up coming classes feel free to contact us at fourkingsforge@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Four Kings Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54628227973411,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/4725\/3027\/files\/IMG_1503.jpg?v=1767381426","url":"https:\/\/fourkingsforge.myshopify.com\/products\/blacksmith-tong-class","provider":"Four Kings Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}