Come and Cast a Bronze Age Sword!
With Greg Wenderski, the Sword Casting Guy
Have you ever watched someone make a sword in the movies and thought it looked too cool for school? If so, this class is for you!
Join us Friday, April 11th in Wildomar, CA for a 6 hour class (9-3:00pm), where you'll start by learning about the beginning of metal work over 5,000 years ago and examine artifacts that trace the evolution of metallurgy across several cultures.
Next, you'll choose a wooden sword from several historical Bronze Age patterns, and get your hands dirty making a careful sand cast of the wooden original. And then watch as we pour your mold with 1,400 degree molten aluminum!
Afterwards, while the kids take a lunch break, several adults and I grind the swords smooth and prepare them for handles. Finally, you'll wrap the handle in leather before taking your sword home!
This class is an Austin original, usually sells out, and is not taught by anyone else, so grab a friend and strike while the iron is hot!
FAQs
Is there a minimum age requirement to take the class?
Kids as young as 5 can take the class as long as they have an adult to help them. This is not usually a drop-off class--most adults stay to help their child make a sword.
How many tickets do I need?
The cost of the class is per sword cast, not per participant, so it depends if mom or dad want to cast their own sword. They often do!
I like to do woodworking--can I make a sword ahead of time and bring it to class to cast?
Yes, some of the coolest swords we've seen have come along this way. If you want to try this, email me for dimensions and a few sword design rules of thumb.
Sounds dangerous. Is it safe?
As a veteran science teacher, safety is my first priority. Participants are always a safe distance from any burn hazard, swords are not sharpened to a cutting edge, and no sword fighting is allowed in class. In casting over 10,000 swords with multi-age classes, there has never been an injury bigger than a scratch.
What if it is cold or rainy that day?
I almost never cancel classes for cold or rain, so please dress for the weather.
Please contact includEDucation if you have any questions.