Instructor: Lin Yi-Fan
Sound Making: The Meeting of Fire and Iron — Listening to the Ring of Metal in Flame
Date: Monday, November 24
Time: 09:00–18:00 (includes 1-hour lunch break)
Venue: Little Blacksmith Workshop（Google Maps Link）
Participants: Maximum 6
Age Requirement: 15 and above
Fee: NT$5,000 (discounted from NT$7,000; includes small knife, handle, and sheath — weaving not included)
Workshop Introduction: This one-day course will guide participants through the process of forging a small handmade knife from scratch. Under the instruction of a professional blacksmith, you will learn about blade materials, forging techniques, heat treatment, polishing, and handle assembly—experiencing firsthand how the heat of the furnace and the rhythmic sound of hammering shape raw metal into a refined tool.
Each strike of the hammer reveals the conversation between fire, metal, and sound, allowing participants to rediscover craftsmanship through sensory engagement.
Content Overview:
- Introduction to the knife-making process
- Hands-on forging and shaping practice
Notes:
- This is a paid, limited-enrollment activity. Registration is confirmed only after payment; a confirmation email will be sent once the transaction is complete.
- Participants must arrive independently and bring their own meals and drinking water.
- The workshop takes place in a non-air-conditioned forge; please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a towel.
- This workshop includes accident insurance (no receipts will be issued).
- The event will be photographed and recorded; documentation will be shared via email and social media after the event.
Registration link：https://forms.gle/Kp5tPG9qDorci9gWA