Forge welding in an open fire is both an art and a science. In this 4-hour class you will learn how to scarf, bend and weld three links of chain; a skill that can be applied to numerous other projects. For any blacksmithing class please wear cotton or natural fabric clothing, long trousers and solid […]
Learn how yarn and thread was made for thousands of years, lots of history in this hands-on class and at the end you leave with a spindle and some wool yarn you have made yourself. Suitable for ages for 12 and up.
This is our best course for getting started in the art and craft of blacksmithing. Following a healthy dose of safety we will get right into forging skills. You will learn about upsetting, drawing out, punching (also called a hot cut), Bending (or folding), twisting, and stretching metal. Patricial projects for this class are making […]
This is our introduction to knifemaking. The class covers most, but not all, blacksmithing skills as knifemaking is a specialized subset of blacksmithing. In this class, following a healthy dose of safety we will get right into forging skills. You will learn about drawing out in two and four directions, upsetting, and twisting. We will […]
Ahoy mateys! Join us on a voyage across the solar system, where you landlubbers will learn the ways in which pirates used the planets and stars to navigate the Seven Seas. Avast, ye scallywags, to learn which planet was the most helpful to pirates, which one would trick them, and which one is full of […]
This is a little exercise in sinking, and raising by making a half spheroid object in copper while making a practical tool for use in the kitchen. An iron handle makes it look very nice, and if you choose to ornament with a leaf or a vine, it can be quite elegant. Learning to set […]
Our galaxy can be very dark, but have you ever wondered how dark? The True Crime planetarium will answer that question, and many more. While touring through the solar system, we'll discuss some of the most infamous crimes associated with outer space. Learn about the curious deaths of ancient astronomers such as Socrates and Hypatia […]
Get ready to grill! In this class you will learn how to split steel to make a two-tine fork. Punching, twisting and bending steel are also practiced. You will also learn fire management. Class will be taught to accommodate beginners to intermediate. For any blacksmithing class please wear cotton or natural fabric clothing, long trousers […]
Three projects in one class! We will make a simple cutting board and then forge a dining pick and small butter/cheese knife. This class will be taught at the introduction level. We will use a table saw, drill press and router during this project as well are our standard forging equipment. Cutting boards will be […]
