This Heartwood School course combines the core of our previous timber framing, homebuilding, and apprenticeship curriculums into one package for those seeking a career in timber framing or a deeper understanding of the skills needed to build their own timber frame. It's ideal for those who seek more opportunities for development than are provided in […]
Join blacksmiths of all levels at the John C. Campbell Folk School to forge a fully functional axe! Axes: From Forge to Finished During this action-packed week, forge a fully functional axe, complete with a handle. Learn the foundational blacksmithing skills necessary to create a variety of axe styles (from the Viking era to early […]
5-Day, Wednesday Night Course Instructor - Bob Hungerman Assistant Instructor - Robert Useller Overall Course Fee: $200 Description - BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5-night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Learn the basics of blacksmithing, from forge and fire control to hammer control. You will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, […]
Instructor - Allen DeMoss Assistant Instructor - Robert Useller Overall Course Fee: $200 Description - BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a two-day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. From forge and fire control to hammer control you will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge […]
Discover the magic of moving hot metal as you make simple projects for your home and garden. Learn basic blacksmithing skills—everything from fire maintenance and hammer control to essential techniques—with ample time to explore, practice, and play. Individualized instruction will help you feel strong, confident, and comfortable in the shop. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100. Instructor: Caitlin […]
Instructor - Jim Maness Assistant Instructor - Thomas Dresser Overall Course Fee: $350 Description - Description - In this extended 4-day version of BS-101, students will learn blacksmithing safety, setting up of their own shop, evaluating equipment, an overview of forge welding, an overview of working with high carbon and tool steels, finishes and […]
This course presents the basic techniques and principles of house building and carpentry. This course includes: The concepts of plumb, level, and square and how they rule the framing process as well as how to track and measure them to keep your projects in "good shape." Measuring angles and using basic construction geometry with the […]