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Blacksmith Beginning
Come to historic Tunnel Mill for the annual beginning blacksmith classes. Basic blacksmith techniques will be taught: heating, drawing out materials, upsetting, bending, and twisting techniques in steel material. Students will start by making fire-tending tools and move on to spend time on special projects as desired. Luke Venhuizen is our instructor this year. He is excited to get together at the mill to tend the fire and shape the metal.
For questions contact Carol Adams at 507-289-4189. www.tunnelmillcrafts.com
A $125.00 supply fee will be collected at class to cover all 3 weeks of projects. Dress for safety; please bring ear and eye protection and gloves.
Luke Venhuizen
Instructor
Luke started his metal work journey in 2015. He has taken many classes at Tunnel Mill Crafts. He is a member of the Midwest Knifemakers Guild where he enjoys meeting new people and sharing stories with old friends. Some of his metal work projects have included fire pokers, knives, axes, and other tools.
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Instructors:
- Luke Venhuizen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
| Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
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Instructors:
- Luke Venhuizen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Tunnel Mill Crafts |
