Blacksmithing Basics: Gun to Garden Trowel

When:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5:30p -
9:30p

Where:
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton St
Boston, Massachusetts 02135

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Admission:
$127.47

Hosted by:
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artisansasylum Artisans Asylum

Categories:
Art, Classes

Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blacksmithing-basics-gun-to-garden-trowel-tickets-1382979040539

In this class we use parts from broken shotguns to learn blacksmithing techniques to breathe life into metal that was destined for the dump!


Class Description

In a modern twist on swords to plowshares, this class, guns to garden trowels, will utilize the flexible nature of the craft of blacksmithing to turn old, busted shotgun barrels into a useful tool for the garden. In this class, we will use recycled parts from shotguns to learn blacksmithing techniques like, setting an edge, mounting work to a handle, and hot rasping to breathe new life into metal that was destined for the dump. A fun and unique class for any skill level, Garden Trowel is a great class for complete beginners and intermediate-level smiths alike!


This class is done in collaboration with Guns2Gardens MA: Encouraging safe firearm donations and buybacks. Creating useful, beautiful tools to nourish and renew us all. All the proceeds from material fees will go toward further funding Guns2Gardens MA


In a modern twist on swords to plowshares, in guns to garden trowel, we will utilize the flexible nature of the craft of blacksmithing to turn old, busted shotgun barrels into a useful tool for the garden.


This class has an optional materials fee of $25 if you'd like to keep your trowel. Otherwise, we will donate the trowel to a local community garden. The materials fee will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.


Available Accommodations: Arrive 1 hour before the schduled class time to discuss accommodations at no additional cost. Please email [email protected] to schedule your request.


Learning Objectives

Instructor - scraps sparcS @scrapssparcs

Scraps is our nonbinary metal shop quing with a passion for taking action at Artisan’s Asylum to make our space even more iconic. They are passionate about increasing access to Artisan’s Asylum and have been instrumental in developing opportunities like the metal shop residency program. Scraps has been a part of the Artisan’s Asylum community since they were 19 and has lived in the walls ever since, helping out and working as a tool tester for several years. They now teach many of the welding classes in our metal shop and founded our blacksmithing program.


Target Audience

Metal Shop beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Metal Shop. Students who are 15 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.


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Class Policies

Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work.


Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.


Please email [email protected] with any questions.


*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.


SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing! 



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