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Men can learn the craft of blacksmithing at an upcoming class at the Mississippi Craft Center. Courtesy Mississippi Craft Center

A man’s man. A burly man. The kind of man who likes to roll up his sleeves and … craft? That’s what the Mississippi Craft Center is counting on with Real Men Craft, an upcoming installment of their Discover series.

While the word “craft” usually conjures images of the fairer sex working with ModPodge or glitter, attendees at the Real Men Craft class June 14 can choose between blacksmithing and arrowmaking.

Other summer Discover series classes are aimed at females only and adults only. “Real Men Craft” is at the Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland) June 14 at 6 p.m. and costs $25, Call 601-856-7546 for more information.