Tom Latané Workshop

A friend of mine had some last minute openings in a workshop that he is hosting with Tom Latané.

Course Title: Hand Forged Thumb Latch
Instructor: Tom Latane

The class project will be a basic thumb latch, variations of which have been used for hundreds of years in many traditions. Students will forge a hefty thumb latch suitable for the entrance to a home, cabin, or outbuilding, depending on the refinement of the finish work. In pairs, participants will rough out the handle, one holding the hot steel and the tools and the other striking with a sledgehammer. After this, each person will finish a handle, then forge the thumb lever and as much of the back latch group- latch bar, staple, and keeper- as time and skill permit. Installation will be discussed, as well as optimal designs for outwardly opening doors.

Date: June 13 & 14 (Full Days)
Course Fee: $200
Supply Fee: $20
Location: Hillsboro, WI (contact us for directions)

For further details, or to register contact Robert Schulz at:

Driftless Folk School
registrar@driftlessfolkschool.org
(888)587-6540 or (608)489-4442