5-day Level-1 Intensive with Mark Aspery

https://www.folsomhistory.org/service-page/5-day-level-1-intensive-with-mark-aspery

This Level I intensive will be a deep dive into foundational blacksmithing. These core skills include tapering, bending, forging, and heat-treating hand tools, punching and drifting, basic blacksmithing math, forging to dimension, forge-welding, and creating tenons.

When: February 23-27, 2026 with a bonus day on the 28th to ask questions and finish up.

Lodging is not included; there are many nearby options. Beals Point Campground had full hook-ups through reservecalifornia.com; look up Folsom Lake SRA. There are plenty of hotels and vacation rentals available in Folsom.