Dec 31, 2024 |
Each student will forge a 4” bladed hunter /everyday carry style knife, heat treat, grind, and fit a handle on them. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to ten...
Dec 31, 2024 |
In this beginning Spanish course you will acquire basic listening, speaking and reading skills and learn simple Spanish pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and phrases that will be useful in a wide variety of business or vacation travel situations. Practice your communications skills and build your vocabulary in a relaxed atmosphere, snacks and food will be provided by the instructor. Active USW employees only Two (2) sessions, Monday evenings. Class size limited to fifteen...
Dec 31, 2024 |
In this class, students will forge, harden, and temper a punch and chisel for doing blacksmith/hot work. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Dec 31, 2024 |
Take your photography skills beyond just point and click! This class will provide an introduction to fundamentals of photography including the effects of aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, composition, ISO and some basic lighting techniques. Students will receive instruction on some intermediate features on an SLR (Single Lens Reflect) camera, but may be able to utilize many course techniques utilizing some smart phone cameras. This course is designed to be one session of classroom instruction and a follow-up field trip session where students will meet collectively to practice their new skills at a local site. Active USW employees only Two (2) sessions, Monday evenings. Class size limited to fifteen...
Dec 31, 2024 |
This course covers the basic principles of forge welding and pattern development. Students will weld up several bars of Damascus and each student will go home with at least one (1) bar of Damascus, from which they can make jewelry or knives. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
