Adam's Forge: Discovery: Letter Opener
2024-07-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Adam’s Forge, 750 E. Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Suggested skill level: Beginner and up
Not 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.
The 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.

Hispanic Heritage Festival
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, 93065, United States
As part of its mission and future vision, The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation in partnership with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is proud to join a national celebration of the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans! On September 28th, celebrate Hispanic cultures with a day of festivities! This event is FREE!
Highlights of the event include:

Arts & Craft Vendors
Live Music & Dancing
Hispanic & Latin Cuisine
Art Exhibit
Film Screening – at the Mainstage Theater at the Cultural Arts Center, there will be a showing of the documentary “Translators”
Storytelling – captivating and educational stories and folklore from Hispanic and Latino traditions
Community Sugar Skull Art Project
