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SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Any Discovery Class\, the Forge Safety Workshop and Adam’s Forge Membership  \nPlease note: Beginning on January 1\, 2024\, all attendees of Open Forge sessions must have successfully passed the Forge Safety class\, which is free to members and available for sign-up on the class calendar. If you wish to use the power hammers\, you must have successfully passed the Power Hammer Safety class. \nNot a class\, but a swell time to get in the forge to do what you wanna do. You can bring your own material and work on your own project. This can be a chance to finish that piece you started or work out a technique you’ve been meaning to try. One of our intrepid instructors will be on hand for supervision and guidance\, although these are not teaching workshops. \nPlease note: these sessions are intended to support our students as they practice skills that are within their ability range.  Please do not use our forge and tools to experiment with new techniques that are beyond your skill level.  When in doubt\, ask the instructor. \nAs with all of our workshops\, we require that students attending Open Forge sessions be at least 12 years old. A student who is not an adult (18 and older) will need to have a parent or guardian present at ALL times during the session. Thanks for thinking of safety first. \nBring your own steel OR we have steel for sale at the forge:\n1/4″ square\n3/8″ square and round\n1/2″ square and round\nSold by the foot\nsucker rod (higher carbon steel) sold in 7″ sections \n\n\n\nCan’t add this workshop to your cart? You can join the Membership Program here\nThis product can only be purchased by members.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-open-forge/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240716T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T182440Z
UID:4460-1722096000-1722110400@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Beginner and up \nNot just a useful tool\, but also the first step to all of your bladesmithing dreams\, our Letter Opener is a Discovery workshop as well as a prerequisite for all of our blade workshops. \nThe Letter Opener workshop is perfect as either an introductory or a follow-up course\, as it introduces techniques that are useful in a wide range of blacksmithing projects. You’ll learn how to work with slightly larger stock\, and be introduced to the proper choice and use of tongs to hold the hot steel. You’ll use the vise and a twisting wrench for the handle\, and practice tapering and turning scrolls as well.  In forging the blade\, you’ll learn about full-face and half-face hammer blows.  Finally\, you can apply a hot wax finish to protect your letter opener. Don’t be afraid if that sounds like a lot; we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you master all the skills you need.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-discovery-letter-opener/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240716T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T182440Z
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SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Beginner and up \nNot just a useful tool\, but also the first step to all of your bladesmithing dreams\, our Letter Opener is a Discovery workshop as well as a prerequisite for all of our blade workshops. \nThe Letter Opener workshop is perfect as either an introductory or a follow-up course\, as it introduces techniques that are useful in a wide range of blacksmithing projects. You’ll learn how to work with slightly larger stock\, and be introduced to the proper choice and use of tongs to hold the hot steel. You’ll use the vise and a twisting wrench for the handle\, and practice tapering and turning scrolls as well.  In forging the blade\, you’ll learn about full-face and half-face hammer blows.  Finally\, you can apply a hot wax finish to protect your letter opener. Don’t be afraid if that sounds like a lot; we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you master all the skills you need.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-discovery-letter-opener/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240624T223222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T223222Z
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: Trolls Band Together
DESCRIPTION:Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District invites you and your friends to watch a movie under the stars this Summer. Join us for thematic pre-movie activities starting at 6:30 pm\, with movie starting at dusk. Additional activities and popcorn provided by our partner Simi Valley Toyota.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/movies-in-the-park-trolls-band-together/
LOCATION:Rancho Madera Community Park\, 556 Lake Park Drive\, Simi Valley\, 93065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District":MAILTO:info@rsrpd.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240716T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T182440Z
UID:4460-1722096000-1722110400@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Beginner and up \nNot just a useful tool\, but also the first step to all of your bladesmithing dreams\, our Letter Opener is a Discovery workshop as well as a prerequisite for all of our blade workshops. \nThe Letter Opener workshop is perfect as either an introductory or a follow-up course\, as it introduces techniques that are useful in a wide range of blacksmithing projects. You’ll learn how to work with slightly larger stock\, and be introduced to the proper choice and use of tongs to hold the hot steel. You’ll use the vise and a twisting wrench for the handle\, and practice tapering and turning scrolls as well.  In forging the blade\, you’ll learn about full-face and half-face hammer blows.  Finally\, you can apply a hot wax finish to protect your letter opener. Don’t be afraid if that sounds like a lot; we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you master all the skills you need.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-discovery-letter-opener/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225540Z
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SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Meet the Maker: Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in welcoming Ben Abbott\, the undefeated Forged in Fire Champion and Judge\, as he shares his unique journey of over 30 years in the forge.  This will  be an hour long talk and visual feast\, followed by a question-and-answer period.  This event is a prelude to a week of several different hands-on workshops that will begin the following morning in Adam’s Forge. \nThis promises to be a night to remember\, full of inspiration and creativity.  Seating is limited to 35 for this event. \nDoors will open at 6:30pm and the talk will begin at 7:00pm.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-meet-the-maker-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Meetings,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T225755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225925Z
UID:4437-1723449600-1723482000@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Malay Parang Chopper with Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This workshop takes place over two consecutive days.   \nSkill Level: Intermediate and up.  This workshop is suited to the smith who has stamina\, confidence and experience with bladesmithing. \nYou’ve watched Ben Abbott triumph undefeated on Forged in Fire. You’ve worked on your hammer control and perhaps practiced forging blades yourself. Now sign up for the ultimate culmination of the two. This is your chance to learn from Ben himself and forge your own Malay Parang Chopper under his tutelage. \nThis small machete from Malaysia is an indispensable tool for yard work\, bushcraft and camping applications.  Big enough to chop and clear brush but lean enough to slice and cut food.  Over the course of two days\, we will forge and grind the blade\, and attach the full-tang handle\, working closely with Ben. Go home with your new tool\, new knowledge and experience that will raise your work to a new level.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-malay-parang-chopper-with-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Education,Event,Meetings,Networking,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T225755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225925Z
UID:4437-1723449600-1723482000@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Malay Parang Chopper with Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This workshop takes place over two consecutive days.   \nSkill Level: Intermediate and up.  This workshop is suited to the smith who has stamina\, confidence and experience with bladesmithing. \nYou’ve watched Ben Abbott triumph undefeated on Forged in Fire. You’ve worked on your hammer control and perhaps practiced forging blades yourself. Now sign up for the ultimate culmination of the two. This is your chance to learn from Ben himself and forge your own Malay Parang Chopper under his tutelage. \nThis small machete from Malaysia is an indispensable tool for yard work\, bushcraft and camping applications.  Big enough to chop and clear brush but lean enough to slice and cut food.  Over the course of two days\, we will forge and grind the blade\, and attach the full-tang handle\, working closely with Ben. Go home with your new tool\, new knowledge and experience that will raise your work to a new level.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-malay-parang-chopper-with-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Education,Event,Meetings,Networking,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225221Z
UID:4430-1723651200-1723669200@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Live Hand-Forging Demonstration with Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Adam’s Forge for a night of excitement and hot iron as we welcome Forged in Fire’s nine-time champion and judge Ben Abbott! Watch how it’s really done as Ben hand forges a Celtic ring knife. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening that will leave you inspired for the next time you come back to the forge. \nThe Celtic ring knife was a symbol of an individual’s freedom in medieval Europe among the Celtic people. Used as a personal tool or back-up weapon\, these knives were very important in iron age cultures. \nThis event runs from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.  Feel free to bring snacks if you wish.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/live-hand-forging-demonstration-with-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T230415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T230415Z
UID:4441-1723712400-1723741200@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Tomahawk with Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Seasoned beginner and up. This is a fast-paced class and we’ll be moving plenty of metal.  This workshop is suited to those with stamina and experience with high carbon steel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tomahawk is an icon of the old west and the mythical mountaineers of early America. Used and traded among settlers and Native Americans as tools they were extremely important on the frontier. Blacksmiths that knew how to forge these tools were invaluable to individuals facing the rugged wilderness of the new world. Now we get to see it forged to life by Ben Abbott at Adam’s Forge. Join us for a workshop that will elevate your skills at the anvil as you learn from the\nForged in fire champion and judge. \nThis workshop will test what you already know and present you with new skills to master. Forge welding and hammering to specific dimensions will be necessary to follow along with Ben. \nYou’ll learn to pre-shape a steel bar\, set a wrapped-eye forge weld\, and do a quick\, competition-style quench and temper.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-tomahawk-with-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Education,Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T230415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T230415Z
UID:4441-1723712400-1723741200@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Tomahawk with Ben Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Seasoned beginner and up. This is a fast-paced class and we’ll be moving plenty of metal.  This workshop is suited to those with stamina and experience with high carbon steel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tomahawk is an icon of the old west and the mythical mountaineers of early America. Used and traded among settlers and Native Americans as tools they were extremely important on the frontier. Blacksmiths that knew how to forge these tools were invaluable to individuals facing the rugged wilderness of the new world. Now we get to see it forged to life by Ben Abbott at Adam’s Forge. Join us for a workshop that will elevate your skills at the anvil as you learn from the\nForged in fire champion and judge. \nThis workshop will test what you already know and present you with new skills to master. Forge welding and hammering to specific dimensions will be necessary to follow along with Ben. \nYou’ll learn to pre-shape a steel bar\, set a wrapped-eye forge weld\, and do a quick\, competition-style quench and temper.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-tomahawk-with-ben-abbott/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Education,Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T232125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T232125Z
UID:4445-1721412000-1721426400@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Any Discovery Class\, the Forge Safety Workshop and Adam’s Forge Membership  \nPlease note: Beginning on January 1\, 2024\, all attendees of Open Forge sessions must have successfully passed the Forge Safety class\, which is free to members and available for sign-up on the class calendar. If you wish to use the power hammers\, you must have successfully passed the Power Hammer Safety class. \nNot a class\, but a swell time to get in the forge to do what you wanna do. You can bring your own material and work on your own project. This can be a chance to finish that piece you started or work out a technique you’ve been meaning to try. One of our intrepid instructors will be on hand for supervision and guidance\, although these are not teaching workshops. \nPlease note: these sessions are intended to support our students as they practice skills that are within their ability range.  Please do not use our forge and tools to experiment with new techniques that are beyond your skill level.  When in doubt\, ask the instructor. \nAs with all of our workshops\, we require that students attending Open Forge sessions be at least 12 years old. A student who is not an adult (18 and older) will need to have a parent or guardian present at ALL times during the session. Thanks for thinking of safety first. \nBring your own steel OR we have steel for sale at the forge:\n1/4″ square\n3/8″ square and round\n1/2″ square and round\nSold by the foot\nsucker rod (higher carbon steel) sold in 7″ sections \n\n\n\nCan’t add this workshop to your cart? You can join the Membership Program here\nThis product can only be purchased by members.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-open-forge/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240719T200645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T200826Z
UID:4660-1722081600-1722094200@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Wine Glass Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:COASTAL CR8TIONS IS BACK TO LEAD A WINE GLASS PAINTING CLASS. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CREATE A CUSTOM WINE GLASS. MINIMUM ONE GLASS OF WINE REQUIRED. \nCALL/TEXT SUZAN TO CONFIRM YOUR SEAT (817) 992-7214
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/4660/
LOCATION:Nectar of the Dogs\, 791 Chambers Lane\, Suite 110Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240716T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T182440Z
UID:4460-1722096000-1722110400@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Beginner and up \nNot just a useful tool\, but also the first step to all of your bladesmithing dreams\, our Letter Opener is a Discovery workshop as well as a prerequisite for all of our blade workshops. \nThe Letter Opener workshop is perfect as either an introductory or a follow-up course\, as it introduces techniques that are useful in a wide range of blacksmithing projects. You’ll learn how to work with slightly larger stock\, and be introduced to the proper choice and use of tongs to hold the hot steel. You’ll use the vise and a twisting wrench for the handle\, and practice tapering and turning scrolls as well.  In forging the blade\, you’ll learn about full-face and half-face hammer blows.  Finally\, you can apply a hot wax finish to protect your letter opener. Don’t be afraid if that sounds like a lot; we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you master all the skills you need.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-discovery-letter-opener/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240716T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T182440Z
UID:4460-1722096000-1722110400@www.simidothings.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
DESCRIPTION:Suggested skill level: Beginner and up \nNot just a useful tool\, but also the first step to all of your bladesmithing dreams\, our Letter Opener is a Discovery workshop as well as a prerequisite for all of our blade workshops. \nThe Letter Opener workshop is perfect as either an introductory or a follow-up course\, as it introduces techniques that are useful in a wide range of blacksmithing projects. You’ll learn how to work with slightly larger stock\, and be introduced to the proper choice and use of tongs to hold the hot steel. You’ll use the vise and a twisting wrench for the handle\, and practice tapering and turning scrolls as well.  In forging the blade\, you’ll learn about full-face and half-face hammer blows.  Finally\, you can apply a hot wax finish to protect your letter opener. Don’t be afraid if that sounds like a lot; we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you master all the skills you need.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-discovery-letter-opener/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T081101
CREATED:20240712T232125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T232125Z
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SUMMARY:Adam's Forge: Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Any Discovery Class\, the Forge Safety Workshop and Adam’s Forge Membership  \nPlease note: Beginning on January 1\, 2024\, all attendees of Open Forge sessions must have successfully passed the Forge Safety class\, which is free to members and available for sign-up on the class calendar. If you wish to use the power hammers\, you must have successfully passed the Power Hammer Safety class. \nNot a class\, but a swell time to get in the forge to do what you wanna do. You can bring your own material and work on your own project. This can be a chance to finish that piece you started or work out a technique you’ve been meaning to try. One of our intrepid instructors will be on hand for supervision and guidance\, although these are not teaching workshops. \nPlease note: these sessions are intended to support our students as they practice skills that are within their ability range.  Please do not use our forge and tools to experiment with new techniques that are beyond your skill level.  When in doubt\, ask the instructor. \nAs with all of our workshops\, we require that students attending Open Forge sessions be at least 12 years old. A student who is not an adult (18 and older) will need to have a parent or guardian present at ALL times during the session. Thanks for thinking of safety first. \nBring your own steel OR we have steel for sale at the forge:\n1/4″ square\n3/8″ square and round\n1/2″ square and round\nSold by the foot\nsucker rod (higher carbon steel) sold in 7″ sections \n\n\n\nCan’t add this workshop to your cart? You can join the Membership Program here\nThis product can only be purchased by members.
URL:https://www.simidothings.com/event/adams-forge-open-forge/
LOCATION:Adam’s Forge\, 750 E. Easy Street\, Simi Valley\, CA 93065
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