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6 events,March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Topic: Basic Masonry in Historic Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in traditional masonry repair and restoration methods, focusing on both structural and aesthetic elements of historic brick and stone buildings. Course Overview: This seminar introduces students to […]
$400
Wednesdays ~ April 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00pm-9:00pm Join us as the weather warms, but before summer blazes in the blacksmith shop for our Spring Evenings Beginners Course. This class is designed to appeal to students who are interested in blacksmithing but the time commitments and scheduling of our weekend and weeklong classes may pose […]
$330
Wednesdays ~ April 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00pm-9:00pm Woodturning is a truly satisfying craft, and the raw materials to produce useful, gorgeous and unique objects are all around us. This four-session class will introduce you to the lathe and the tools used to shape a basic piece of wood into a unique, attractive and useful […]
$335
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I and introduces new skills, such as punching and riveting. Students will make a center punch, a pot trivet, and a set of tongs. Students will also be able to work on personal projects with the experienced instructors and ample supplies here at Tillers. Intermediate class […]
$395
Come examine traditional joinery and take it a few steps further. Learn from techniques of the past and develop unique ways of joining metal using basic forging and making the point of connection an essential design element. You will have the opportunity to make the joinery a main visual aspect of your personal projects. Open […]
$730
In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques and will also have the opportunity to make pegs using a shaving horse and draw knife. The instructors will provide demonstrations of how to layout […]
$1400
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7 events,Learn advanced woodworking techniques and jumpstart your own woodworking business or career. This certificate is designed for the intermediate to advanced woodworker, furniture designer, and maker. You will learn drafting and design techniques, advanced furniture building skills, and business basics for a woodworking business. Class Schedule April 27 - May 22 Monday - Friday […]
$4,750
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
$850 – $1700
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4 events,Exterior Painting of Historic Structures is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will learn how to paint the exterior wood of any structure. You will be part of a team painting a section a historic structure in a Hannibal Historic District. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 10 students. You […]
$595
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4 events,Jump into the amazing world of blacksmithing. You will learn basic techniques from tapers to scrolls, bending, forming, hot punching and drifting, hot cutting, basics of tool usage and selection from hammers to tongs to anvils and vises! Expect to leave with a baseline understanding of hot forging of steel, coal forge maintenance and tool […]
$390
Many of the specialty tools for timber framing are hard to find new or used. Students will learn to make their own tools using basic wood and metal working skills. This class allows both experienced and aspiring carpenters to forge a personal connection with the tools of their trade. Students will complete a slick, a […]
$350
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This course will give students a foundational education in timber framing while they work as a group to build and complete a timber frame pavilion. Students will gain an understanding of the materials, tools and safety standards used in the timber framing industry. *Courses are eligible for continuing education credits through the American Institute of […]
$1,250
Construct and raise a small timber frame structure using mortise and tenon joinery. In this hands-on course students will learn layout techniques, tool use, and joinery cutting methods as we work on a small timber frame project, culminating in a raising on the final day. This course will focus on traditional hand tools and joinery […]
$1620
This six-day class is taught by an experienced timber-framer & builder, Chris Newman, and by a structural engineer with decades of experience, Tom Nehil. Both are members of the Timber Framers Guild. Students can expect to begin hands-on learning within a few hours of the first day of class. Tom will discuss design elements and […]
$1025
May 4 – 14, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of historic carpentry and wood conservation, with an emphasis on diagnosing, repairing, and preserving structural timber elements such as posts, beams, joists, and rafters alongside finish and trim […]
$400
May 4 – 14, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of historic carpentry and wood conservation, with an emphasis on diagnosing, repairing, and preserving structural timber elements such as posts, beams, joists, and rafters alongside finish and trim […]
$400
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7 events,A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
$850 – $1700
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8 events,Stone Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, is not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the deterioration of gravestones and monuments which can result in safety hazards. Our preservation practices attempt […]
$425
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Step into the world of round log timber framing, where the beauty of natural wood meets the precision of traditional joinery. Unlike conventional timber framing, this unique craft replaces square-sawn timbers with carefully de-barked logs, preserving their organic shape while integrating the structural integrity of timber frame joinery. The result is a striking hybrid of […]
$1250
Essential framing and power tool skills for structures. Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of […]
$1350
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4 events,Gain hands-on experience felling and milling a tree for lumber. For those considering harvesting logs for lumber on a small scale, building with materials from their own woodlot, or purchasing a sawmill, this course will provide an overview of methods and options for small scale sustainable harvesting and wood production. The bulk of the course […]
$810
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5 events,A two-day introduction to square rule timber framing Perfect for students with a budding interest in timber framing, this course will cover the basics through a hands-on building project. We'll introduce basic layout concepts and terminology, and every student will experience cutting joinery. Each student will make their own mailbox post to take home. Read […]
$540
Designed for students who have taken Blacksmithing I & II, this two-day class teaches new skills such as forge brazing and ornate punch & chisel work. Supervised time in the shop with a myriad of tools will provide students the space to create additional projects. Advanced class (must have completed Blacksmithing I and II). […]
$395
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2 events,Learn traditional mortise and tenon joinery techniques and fundamental design skills to apply to your own project. Yestermorrow's four-week Timber Framing Certificate Program is designed for those looking to jumpstart their craft to pursue a career in timber framing, build a dream home, or simply learn more about this historic building style. Through workshop time, […]
$4,750
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2 events,Come try your hand at Blacksmithing for a day at Peters Valley School of Craft! In this introductory workshop we will lay the foundations for a journey into the blacksmithing world. This class is designed for people who have never used a coal forge before. We will focus on starting and maintaining a coal fire, […]
$175
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2 events,Come try your hand at Blacksmithing for a day at Peters Valley School of Craft! In this introductory workshop we will lay the foundations for a journey into the blacksmithing world. This class is designed for people who have never used a coal forge before. We will focus on starting and maintaining a coal fire, […]
$175
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2 events,Ever wanted to learn how to restore stained-glass windows? This is your opportunity to learn from the best. This is our 18th year at the Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation and we’re excited to offer a class called, “Restoring Stained Glass Windows-Advanced” We’re even more excited to have instructor Rhonda Deeg back for 2026. Rhonda […]
$595
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3 events,Overview: Cruck frames use large curved timbers to transfer the weight of the roof directly down to the foot of the posts. Besides being structurally efficient and allowing the wall frames to be lighter, their soaring arches create a beautiful interior space. Usually, each pair of cruck blades is halved from the same tree. Since […]
$1630
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4 events,Empower and build your confidence working in a blacksmithing shop while learning various metalsmithing techniques. Plan and create a small project during class which will incorporate steel and bronze. Expect instruction in coal forge maintenance, tool use, forge welding, and metal casting. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Walter Ware Skill Level: All Levels […]
$870
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6 events,
We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]
$1200
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures Seminar) Goal: Develop skills in structural and decorative carpentry for heritage restoration, including the replication of millwork, restoration of interior finishes […]
$400
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures Seminar) Goal: Develop skills in structural and decorative carpentry for heritage restoration, including the replication of millwork, restoration of interior finishes […]
$400
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7 events,A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
$850 – $1700
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8 events,Ever wanted to learn how to make or restore a stained-glass window. This is your opportunity to learn from the best. This is our 18th year at the Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation and we’re excited to continue offering a class called, “Making & Restoring Stained Glass Windows” We’re even more excited to have instructor […]
$595
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7 events,This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I and introduces new skills, such as punching and riveting. Students will make a center punch, a pot trivet, and a set of tongs. Students will also be able to work on personal projects with the experienced instructors and ample supplies here at Tillers. Intermediate class […]
$395
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