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SUMMARY:Coal Forge Blacksmithing Project Shop: Forged Hummingbird
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructor Lee Meilleur from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for a two-day blacksmithing workshop at Dodge’s forge at Shepard Farm!  \nTransform steel into a hummingbird figure! Using forge\, hammer\, and anvil\, you’ll learn core blacksmithing techniques such as tapering\, shaping\, and texturing.  \nAligned with the energy of the summer solstice\, this class invites lightness\, focus\, and presence into the forging process. The hummingbird carries deep spiritual symbolism across many cultures. It often represents joy\, resilience\, adaptability\, and the ability to find sweetness even in moments of intensity. As we work with heat to shape and form steel\, you’ll be encouraged to slow down and move with purpose. \nBy the end\, you’ll leave with a completed sculptural hummingbird and new forging skills.  \nOpen to beginners! All materials and consumables included in class cost.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/coal-forge-blacksmithing-project-shop-forged-hummingbird/2026-08-17
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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