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Blacksmith Beginning


Adult Enrichment / Arts and Crafts -
2025 Fall Adult Catalog

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 $100.00 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

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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  Luke Venhuizen


Tunnel Mill Crafts
Tue Oct 14, Tue Oct 28 & Tue Nov 4
6:30 - 9:30 PM

  No Class Oct 21


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Min Age   18 yr.

Full - waiting list


Price: $ 25 00