A memento mori is an artistic theme that has been used for centuries to remind us that we are mortal and death is inevitable. While initially morbid, the true meaning of a memento mori is to seize the day and do what you can with your life. In this workshop, you will learn how to hand forge a skeleton bottle opener from red hot steel with a hammer and anvil. This class will prioritize the safety concerns of blacksmithing, good forging technique, and general best practices when in the blacksmith shop..