This is an introductory class on how to build, light and maintain a coal forge fire with a hand cranked blower, proper hammering techniques, drawing, pointing, twisting, punching and how to work hot steel over a coal forge. Students will take home the basic knowledge of forging and their own handmade forged decorative article.
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Russell (Russ) Nathan Bearrows, 73, a longtime Livermore resident passed away peacefully with family, after a lengthy illness.
Russ was born in Harvey, Illinois. He always fondly recalled growing up on his familyâs farm in Rochelle, Illinois, with his younger sister, Susan, his parents and his grandparents. This experience influenced many of his interests later in his life.
Russâ father left the family farm in Illinois to move his family west when Russ was in junior high school. They briefly lived in Issaquah, Washington, until the family settled in Campbell, California, during Russâ freshman year of high school. Russ attended Camden High School, graduating in 1965. He participated in a variety of high school sports, especially enjoying football. He had the opportunity to play football for San Jose State his freshman year of college.